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Tomb of Emperor Jahangir

Tomb of Emperor Jahangir

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Back to ArticleLahore, Punjab
The Tomb of Emperor Jahangir, located in Shahdara Bagh, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, is the majestic mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, built in 1637 by his son Shah Jahan. Set within formal gardens, it features exquisite marble inlay, frescoes, and intricate pietra dura work, exemplifying Mughal funerary architecture.
ArchitectureTombsMughal ArchitecturePietra Dura (Inlay work)Red SandstoneWhite Marble (Sang e marmar)Char Bagh layoutMinaretsFour Centered ArchesArcadeUNESCO World Heritage Tentative List 1526 to 1707CE | Mughal Empire Era
Manicured gardens and perimeter walls frame the Tomb of Emperor Jahangir
Arcaded verandah opens onto tranquil garden grounds
Octagonal minaret rises with evenly spaced window tiers
Ancient arches and shade trees characterize the serene garden setting
Shaded avenue leads deeper into the expansive garden landscape
The Tomb of Emperor Jahangir displays graceful archways and landscaped grounds
Verdant gardens and walkways surround the Tomb of Emperor Jahangir.
Symmetrical mausoleum fronted by formal garden divisions and fountains.
The Tomb of Emperor Jahangir displays formal garden proportions and symmetry.
Adjacent monument sits within garden setting near the Tomb of Emperor Jahangir.
Companion monument stands within symmetrical gardens and formal approach.
Framed view through ancient gateway reveals garden and monuments beyond.
Weathered gateway facade displays red brick with geometric tile patterns and arches
Gateway frames a distant monument set within a geometric garden and landscaped
Formal garden alignment showcases symmetry, leading toward a central Mughal structure
Ornamental entrance portal displays intricate red brick and cream inlay geometric patterns
Intricate tilework and arches characterize this protected entrance to a heritage mausoleum
The Tomb of Emperor Jahangir sits centered within its carefully planned paradisal
Arcaded veranda frames the garden at Tomb of Emperor Jahangir
Decorative brick and white inlay distinguishes the monument's exterior
Manicured gardens and perimeter walls frame the Tomb of Emperor Jahangir
Arcaded verandah opens onto tranquil garden grounds
Octagonal minaret rises with evenly spaced window tiers
The Tomb of Emperor Jahangir displays graceful archways and landscaped grounds
Ancient arches and shade trees characterize the serene garden setting
Shaded avenue leads deeper into the expansive garden landscape
Verdant gardens and walkways surround the Tomb of Emperor Jahangir.
Symmetrical mausoleum fronted by formal garden divisions and fountains.
The Tomb of Emperor Jahangir displays formal garden proportions and symmetry.
Framed view through ancient gateway reveals garden and monuments beyond.
Adjacent monument sits within garden setting near the Tomb of Emperor Jahangir.
Companion monument stands within symmetrical gardens and formal approach.
Weathered gateway facade displays red brick with geometric tile patterns and arches
Gateway frames a distant monument set within a geometric garden and landscaped
Formal garden alignment showcases symmetry, leading toward a central Mughal structure
The Tomb of Emperor Jahangir sits centered within its carefully planned paradisal
Ornamental entrance portal displays intricate red brick and cream inlay geometric patterns
Intricate tilework and arches characterize this protected entrance to a heritage mausoleum
Arcaded veranda frames the garden at Tomb of Emperor Jahangir
Decorative brick and white inlay distinguishes the monument's exterior