Ghazi Khan's Tomb

Ghazi Khan's Tomb in Dera Ghazi Khan: an octagonal, two-tiered brick tomb with turrets and tile mosaic, modelled on Shah Rukn-e-Alam's in Multan.

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The tomb of Ghazi Khan is octagonal in plan and rises in two tapering tiers with elaborate turrets, following the design of the tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam at Multan. Its walls are decorated with tile mosaic in many designs and patterns. The core is burnt brick laid in mud, faced with fine brickwork in lime mortar. Inside are eleven graves, two of them on a raised platform.

Why go

✦Octagonal, in two tapering tiers
✦Modelled on Shah Rukn-e-Alam's tomb in Multan
✦Tile mosaic on the walls
✦Eleven graves inside

How to Reach

In Dera Ghazi Khan; use the map on this page.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, November to February; summers in Dera Ghazi Khan are very hot.

Getting there, In Dera Ghazi Khan; use the map on this page.

Allow, About 30 minutes.

What to Do

◆Look at the tile mosaic on each face of the octagon

◆Visit respectfully; it stands among graves

◆See the neighbouring shrine of Mullah Qaid Shah

Nearby

Straight-line distance from Ghazi Khan's Tomb, within 5 km.

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