Who was Asif Khan and when did he die?
Mirza Abul Hassan Jah held the title Asif Khan and served as commander-in-chief for the Mughal Empire. He died on the 12th of June 1641 while fighting rebel forces near Lahore.
Questions about Tomb of Asif Khan
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was the Tomb of Asif Khan built and how much did it cost?
Construction began in 1636 and took four years to complete by 1645. The project cost 300,000 rupees according to historian Abdul Hamid Lahori.
Where is the Tomb of Asif Khan located today?
The tomb stands in Shahdara Bagh within Punjab province today. It sits on the tentative list as a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside the Tomb of Jahangir.
What happened to the marble from the Tomb of Asif Khan during the 19th century?
Ranjit Singh removed marble from both the interior and exterior of the shrine during the 19th century. The stolen stone traveled to Amritsar to decorate the Golden Temple and other pieces built the Hazuri Bagh Baradari near the Lahore Fort.
How has flooding affected the Tomb of Asif Khan over time?
The southern walls were swept away by flooding of the River Ravi in 1955. Additional flood damage struck the site in 1973 before repairs began in 1986.