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Questions about Tomb of Jahangir

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Where is the Tomb of Jahangir located?

The Tomb of Jahangir is located in Shahdara Bagh, on the western bank of the Ravi River in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The site sits northwest of the Walled City of Lahore, in an area historically known for its numerous pleasure gardens.

Why does the Tomb of Jahangir not have a dome?

Jahangir expressly forbade the construction of a dome over his tomb. He chose to cover the mausoleum with a plain roof as a compromise with Sunni tradition, which his great-grandfather Babur had honored by choosing open-sky burial at the Gardens of Babur.

When was the Tomb of Jahangir built and how much did it cost?

Construction began in 1627 following Jahangir's death on the 28th of October of that year and was completed after ten years. The tomb cost ten lakh rupees to build.

How did Ranjit Singh's army damage the Tomb of Jahangir?

Ranjit Singh's army pillaged the Tomb of Jahangir, stripping building materials that were then used to decorate the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The grounds were converted into a private residence, and in 1828 Ranjit Singh ordered the burial of his officer Musa Sahib on the tomb's sacred grounds.

What monuments are part of the Tomb of Jahangir UNESCO ensemble?

The Tomb of Jahangir forms an ensemble with the adjacent Akbari Sarai, built in 1637, and the Tomb of Asif Khan, completed in 1645. The three structures share an east-west axis at Shahdara Bagh and were inscribed together on UNESCO's tentative World Heritage list in 1993.

Is the Tomb of Jahangir protected under Pakistani law?

The Tomb of Jahangir is protected under the Federal Antiquities Act of 1975, which forbids construction within 200 feet of the site. Despite this law, private homes have been built just metres from the tomb's boundary walls.

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