Tomb of Ali Mardan Khan, Mughal tomb in Mughalpura, Lahore, Pakistan.
The tomb is an octagonal structure set on a wide platform and topped by a large dome resting on an elevated drum. Alongside the main chamber, the site includes a two-story gatehouse that serves as the entrance area.
The structure was built in the 1630s as a burial place for a Persian-Kurdish nobleman who governed major regions under Mughal rule. His administrative importance is reflected in the elaborate architecture and the quality of the craftwork.
The site honors a high-ranking administrator whose family held important positions in Mughal governance. Inside, faded painted details on the walls remind visitors of the artistic skills that once decorated such noble structures.
Access is through a walled passageway along Mughalpura Road, bordered by railway tracks. The site is fairly straightforward to reach, though visitors should watch for local landmarks and surrounding infrastructure.
The tomb was originally built not for the nobleman himself, but for his mother. To reach the actual burial chamber, visitors must descend stairs, revealing a hidden structure beneath the main level.
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