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Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan

Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan

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Back to ArticleLahore, Punjab
The Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan, located in Shahdara Bagh, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, is the final resting place of the influential Mughal empress and wife of Emperor Jahangir. Built in the mid-17th century, the tomb showcases red sandstone architecture with floral motifs and embodies Mughal elegance and feminine refinement.
ArchitectureTombs 1526 to 1707CE | Mughal Empire EraPietra Dura (Inlay work)Red SandstoneWhite Marble (Sang e marmar)ArchesCalligraphy
Heritage signage marks the entrance to this Mughal empress's final resting place.
A shaded avenue through the Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan's historic gardens.
The empress's monument rises among lush greenery, framed by heritage plantings.
Directorate signage details the archaeological and historical context of the site.
The tomb's substantial masonry walls stand amid mature garden plantings.
An inlaid photograph documents the red-sandstone facade of Nur Jahan's tomb.
Manicured garden grounds with modern amenities near the monument
The tomb's characteristic red sandstone face seen in profile
The Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan framed by its surrounding garden landscape
Landscape gardens frame the entrance approach to Nur Jahan's tomb
Gardens of the Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan stretch beneath tall palms
Formal gardens lead toward the monument's red sandstone facade
Empress Nur Jahan's tomb rises from manicured gardens with flowering shrubs and
Formal approach to the Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan with carefully clipped
Brick-laid approach path frames the Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan's symmetrical facade
The Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan displays flat-roofed Mughal design with formal
Low-angle perspective highlights the scale of this Mughal empress's monument
Symmetrical hedged walkways approach this Mughal-era empress monument
Nur Jahan's red sandstone tomb rises from manicured gardens and symmetrical approach.
The Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan commands its garden from an elevated
Heritage signage marks the entrance to this Mughal empress's final resting place.
A shaded avenue through the Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan's historic gardens.
The empress's monument rises among lush greenery, framed by heritage plantings.
An inlaid photograph documents the red-sandstone facade of Nur Jahan's tomb.
Directorate signage details the archaeological and historical context of the site.
The tomb's substantial masonry walls stand amid mature garden plantings.
Manicured garden grounds with modern amenities near the monument
The tomb's characteristic red sandstone face seen in profile
The Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan framed by its surrounding garden landscape
Formal gardens lead toward the monument's red sandstone facade
Landscape gardens frame the entrance approach to Nur Jahan's tomb
Gardens of the Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan stretch beneath tall palms
Empress Nur Jahan's tomb rises from manicured gardens with flowering shrubs and
Formal approach to the Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan with carefully clipped
Brick-laid approach path frames the Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan's symmetrical facade
Symmetrical hedged walkways approach this Mughal-era empress monument
The Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan displays flat-roofed Mughal design with formal
Low-angle perspective highlights the scale of this Mughal empress's monument
Nur Jahan's red sandstone tomb rises from manicured gardens and symmetrical approach.
The Tomb of Empress Nur Jahan commands its garden from an elevated