When did Emperor Jahangir die and when was his tomb completed?
Emperor Jahangir died on the 28th of October 1627 near Rajauri in Kashmir. Construction of the mausoleum began immediately after his death in 1627 and required ten years to complete.
Questions about Tomb of Jahangir
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why does the Tomb of Jahangir lack a central dome?
The structure lacks a central dome because the Emperor expressly forbade its construction during the planning phase. A simple roof covers the interior without the elaborate embellishments later seen at the Taj Mahal.
What happened to the Tomb of Jahangir under Sikh rule?
Ranjit Singh's army pillaged building materials from the complex for use in decorating the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The site was further desecrated when Musa Sahib was buried there after dying from cholera in 1828.
How many times has flooding damaged the Tomb of Jahangir since 1867?
Records show water threats occurred in 1867, 1947, 1950, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1966, 1973, 1976, 1988, and 2010. Severe damage occurred during flooding in 1988 that covered much of the area in 10 feet of water for 5 days.
Where is the Tomb of Jahangir located and what style are its gardens?
The mausoleum sits within Dilkusha Garden on the western bank of the River Ravi in Lahore, Pakistan. The surrounding gardens are vast and laid out in the Persian Chahar Bagh style with four squares separated by paved walkways called khiyabans.