Tomb of Ali Mardan Khan, Mughal tomb in Mughalpura, Lahore, Pakistan.
The tomb of Ali Mardan Khan is an octagonal Mughal burial structure in Lahore, Pakistan, set on a wide platform and topped by a large dome resting on a raised drum. A two-story gatehouse marks the entrance to the enclosure and leads visitors toward the main chamber.
The structure was built in the 1630s, during a period when Persian-Kurdish nobles held governing roles across major Mughal territories. It was later associated with Ali Mardan Khan himself, who oversaw vast regions under Emperor Shah Jahan.
The name of the site refers to a Persian-Kurdish nobleman who held one of the highest administrative posts under the Mughals. Visitors can still spot faded painted details on the interior walls, traces of the decorative work that once covered noble burial structures across the region.
The site is reached through a walled passageway off Mughalpura Road, close to railway tracks, so it helps to look for local landmarks when navigating. Once inside the enclosure, the gatehouse and the main structure are easy to spot.
The tomb was originally built not for Ali Mardan Khan himself, but for his mother. The actual burial chamber sits below the main floor and can only be reached by descending a staircase, a detail that catches most visitors off guard.
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