This small garden in Shahdara Lahore is home to the tomb of Mughal princess Dohita Un Nissa Begum (1651-1697). Another tomb is dedicated to Dara Shikoh’s daughter. The garden is a wonderful place to spend a few hours.
Jehangir’s tomb
Jahangir’s tomb is one of the main attractions of Shahdara complex. The tomb is decorated with pietra dura. It is on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is located in an area famous for its pleasure gardens.
The tomb is adorned with chevrons of white and pink marble. The dome-topped minarets are ornamented with ghalib kari (rib inlay). The mausoleum stands 22 feet tall and has a roof. It contains a marble cenotaph. It is carved with ninety-nine names of God. Originally, the tomb had two floors. The platform was built on the top of a large square crypt. There are remnants of a marble screen and traces of a second cenotaph.
The tomb of Jahangir lies in the centre of the mausoleum complex. The tomb is surrounded by a large entry gate called the Bara Darwaza. The base of the minarets is adorned with fine pietra dura. A video taken in 2010 by SN Bukhari shows the tomb complex.
Jahangir’s tomb is a beautiful royal structure. It is not far from Noor Jahan’s tomb. It has a Persian touch. This tomb is a must see in Lahore.
Jahangir’s garden
Jahangir’s tomb is located near the walled city of Lahore in Pakistan. The tomb is surrounded by Dilkusha Charbagh and appears to follow an east-west axis. However, the tomb is actually in the middle of the garden. The square-shaped tomb features elegant minarets at the four corners.
Originally, Shahdara served two purposes, as a halting area for the Mughal army, and as a recreation area across the Ravi river from the Lahore citadel. Eventually, this area became the site of Mughal architectural activity. In 1527, Mirza Kamran, the brother of Humayun, began to build a garden in the vicinity of the city. After the conquest of Hindustan, Shahdara became the center of Mughal architectural activity.
Jahangir’s Tomb is another important landmark. It is the final resting place of the fourth Mughal emperor, Jahangir. He was buried here, alongside his brothers Asaf Khan and Nur Jahan. UNESCO is currently considering a proposal to include the tomb on its World Heritage list.
The tomb is located in a beautiful Persian-style garden. The four quadrants are linked by a central fountain. Water supplies the garden through eight large wells outside the enclosure wall. Fountains were built at the intersections of the fourfold gardens. The tomb itself has a high pishtaq decorated with muqarnas.
Kamran’s baradari
Kamran’s baradari, or Kamran’s summer palace, is one of the earliest pieces of Mughal architecture to survive in Lahore. It was built in 1540 after the death of Babur, and is the only structure that remains from that time that is not a tomb. A baradari is a building with twelve doors.
The baradari is renowned for its beautiful work and engaging patterns. Although it is smaller than the other Mughal gardens of Lahore, it is a popular tourist destination. It also contains an adjacent shrine to a Sufi saint.
Shahdara served two functions during the Mughal period: it was a halting point for Mughal campers and served as a recreational area across the Ravi River from the Lahore citadel. Later, after the Mughal conquest of Hindustan, the area began to grow as a center of Mughal architectural activity. Mirza Kamran, the brother of Humayun, began to build a garden in the area after his conquest of Hindustan. The garden’s design and structure can be seen in a British-period map of 1867.
Jehangir’s serais
The tomb of Emperor Jehangir is located in Shahdara Bagh, northwest of the Walled City in Lahore. Its design was inspired by that of the Itimad-ud-Daula tomb in Agra and is decorated with paintings and colored marble. The tomb is a must-see for those interested in the architecture of the Mughal era.
A quadrangle is formed by the main portal of Akbari Sarai, an imposing double-storey Mughal gateway. It is situated just west of the Tomb of Asif Khan, Jahangir’s brother-in-law. The main portal is richly decorated with pietra dura.
The Akbari serai is surrounded by a 600-gaz-square garden. The building is constructed of red sandstone and inlaid marble, and stands on a high podium. The four corners are crowned with tall minarets. Inside, there is a sarcophagus of Jehangir, inscribed with the ninety-nine names of God. There are also beautiful floral-designed tile mosaics on the walls of the corridor.
The Shah Jehan period is known for its numerous serais. During the Mughal era, it served as a postal office. It was run by an important official called ‘Shahna’. These serais were built in the early Mughal era and served travellers from the west, as well as those crossing the River Ravi. The serai is no longer in use, but the ruins of the mosque are still visible in some places.
Jehangir’s tomb was originally buried in a garden in Dilkusha Garden. Later, when Jahangir was killed, Shah Jahan ordered a Mausoleum befitting an Emperor.
Dohita Un Nissa Begum’s tomb
The Mughal Princess Dohita Un Nissa Begam’s tomb in Shahdara Lahorie is located in a small garden. The tomb was built during her lifetime and contains the body of the princess. The tomb is also home to the tomb of Dara Shikoh’s daughter.
The tomb is constructed of red sandstone with floral marble inlay. It features an 84 metre-square arcaded platform with five steps descending to 100 feet in height. The tomb is decorated with mosaic patterns and is covered in floral marble inlay. Inside, the tomb has a marble platform and two cenotaphs.
The tomb is located in the northern suburb of Lahore and is the first stop on the Lahore Metrobus (BRT). The name Shahdara means “door of the kings” or “way of the kings”. During the Mughal period, the Shahdara area was the entrance gate to Lahore. The area now contains several historic Mughal architectural sites. The Akbari Sarai, Tomb of Jahangir, Baradari of Kamran Mirza, and the Dohita Un Nissa Begumb’s tomb are all in the same district.
The Jahangir Tomb is another place to visit when visiting Lahore. Its design was influenced by Mughal royalty. Shah Jahan and Nur Jahan constructed many palaces and funerary structures in the area. The tomb of Jahangir is surrounded by formal gardens and is covered with floral murals.
Seraj Park
Seraj Park is located in the northern part of the city of Lahore in the Punjab province. It is a park that has several historic sites. It is close to the Akbari Sarai, the Tomb of Jahangir, and Imran Ki Baradari. Originally, the park was covered by the Ravi River.
The area surrounding the park is surrounded by some of the most prestigious schools in the city. The nearby educational institutes include the Govt High School Shahdara, UET Kala Shah Kaku Campus, and the Workers Welfare Board School for both boys and girls. There is also a Punjab Colleg in the area.
