Tomb of Asif Khan, Mughal mausoleum in Shahdara Bagh, Pakistan
The Tomb of Asif Khan is an octagonal brick structure featuring eight entrance portals positioned on an elevated platform. The building has a distinctive double-layered dome and sits within Persian-style gardens.
Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned this mausoleum in 1641 for Asif Khan, his father-in-law and brother of Empress Nur Jahan. The structure was built following Asif Khan's death and reflects the importance of his family at the Mughal court.
The garden layout reflects Islamic principles through water channels and pathways that divide the space into four equal sections. This arrangement represents a paradise concept in Islamic design philosophy, visible in how the entire site is organized.
The mausoleum stands adjacent to the Tomb of Jahangir and Tomb of Nur Jahan, allowing visitors to explore multiple Mughal structures in one location. This proximity makes it convenient to compare the architectural features of these related buildings.
The structure features a distinctive double-layered dome that represented an architectural innovation of its time. This design element later influenced the development of other important Mughal monuments.
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