Jahangir Tomb Historical Facts and Pictures

The tomb of Jahangir is located in Shahdara, in the suburbs of Lahore, Pakistan. It is presumed that it was Emperor Jahangir’s last wish to be buried in his wife Noor Jahan’s old pleasure garden called Dilkusha Bagh, as the area had been a favorite spot of his while he resided in Lahore.

Jahangir Tomb Images

Although historic accounts credit Shah Jahan with the building of his father’s tomb it is more likely to have been the result of Noor Jahan’s vision. The empress was a great patron of architecture and had commissioned several buildings and gardens during her reign. The mausoleum was supposedly built over a period of 10 years from 1627-1637, and the cost of its construction was funded by the Imperial Treasury.

Jahangir Tomb Photos

Jahangir Tomb Pictures

Entrance to the Jahangir Tomb

The entrance to the mausoleum is through two massive gateways of stone placed exactly opposite of each other which leads to a square enclosure known as the Akbari Serai. Another enclosure on the western side gives a full view of the garden in front of the mausoleum which contained brick canals and several fountains that are now ruined.

Entrance of Jahangir Tomb

Jahangir Tomb Entrance

Jahangir Tomb Main Entrance

Jahangir Tomb Main Gate

The exterior of the mausoleum is covered in red sandstone with ornate panel decorations that are inlaid with marble motifs. The building is divided into a series of compartments with the interiors being embellished in frescos and colorful semi-precious stones.

Jahangir Tomb

The Interiors of Jahangir Tomb

The corridor around the mausoleum is made up of mosaic and is decorated with floral patterns. The mausoleum itself is a single floor building with four minarets in each of its corners.

Inside of Jahangir Tomb

Inside View of Jahangir Tomb

Jahangir Tomb Inside View

Except for the minarets, the entire layout of the mausoleum is horizontal with a flat roof covering the entire structure.

Jahangir Tomb Inside

Jahangir Tomb Interior

The mausoleum of Jahangir holds a special place among the architectural relics of Pakistan as it is the only remaining Mughal tomb in the country. Its image appears on the National Currency and it remains Lahore’s most popular attraction.