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Jani Khan's Tomb
This rectangular tomb (8.2m x7.7m) has three arched openings on three sides and with a beautiful curvilinear roof of a very pleasing shape decorated with enameled mosaic work in zigzag pattern.
The interior is also decorated with floral and plant decorations in fresco. There are three Kutcha graves in it. The originals might have disappeared during the Sikh period. Originally, the tomb was surrounded by a garden which has now disappeared.
Why go
- ✦A curvilinear roof of unusually pleasing shape
- ✦Enamelled mosaic worked in zigzag across the roof
- ✦Open through three arched sides
- ✦Three kutcha graves inside; the originals are lost
History
It is open through three arched sides, with floral and plant ornament inside. Three kutcha graves stand within; the originals probably disappeared during the Sikh period. A garden once surrounded it and has gone.
Historical Significance
Notable chiefly for its roof form, which is uncommon in Lahore.
Why Visit
The curved roofline and its zigzag mosaic — that is the building.
Interesting Facts
- The curvilinear roof is unusual for a Lahore tomb
- The original graves were probably lost during the Sikh period
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to March. Lahore's summer is fierce and the Walled City offers little shade; December and January can be heavily smog-bound.
Getting there, All within Lahore. The Walled City monuments — the gates, Mariam Zamani, Wazir Khan's Baradari and Hammam — sit close enough to walk between; Shahdara, Baghbanpura and Mughalpura are a short drive out.
Allow, Thirty minutes to an hour at each; a full day for the Walled City circuit.
What to Do
Make Jani Khan's Tomb Part of a Trip
GreenPak resorts within reach, and the journeys that travel this region.
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Jani Khan's Tomb, within 30 km.
