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Samadhs of Maharani Nakain, Chand Kaur and Gulab Kaur, Lahore

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Lahore District · Punjab, Pakistan

Samadhs of Maharani Nakain, Chand Kaur and Gulab Kaur, Lahore

Three Sikh-era samadhs in the lawns of Government Islamia College, Civil Lines, now used as the college office.

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The largest, in the centre, is Maharani Datar Kaur's (Nakain), mother of Kharak Singh; to its right is Chand Kaur's and to its left Gulab Kaur's. Being inside the college has kept them safe.

Why go

  • ✦Samadhs of Maharani Datar Kaur (Nakain), Chand Kaur and Gulab Kaur
  • ✦Nakain was the mother of Kharak Singh
  • ✦Kept safe in the lawns of Government Islamia College

History

These samadhs are located in the lawns of Govt Islamia College Civil Lines. The college is in front of the office of SSP adjacent to the Lahore District Court. The bigger samadh, at the centre, is that of Maharani Datar Kaur who was also known as Maharani Nakain. She was the wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the mother of Kharrak Singh. On its right is the samadh of Maharani Chand Kaur who was the wife of Kharrak Singh and the mother of Naunehal Singh. The samadh on the left belongs to Gulab Kaur, the wife of Kunwar Naunehal Singh. All these Samadhs were built during the last days of Sikh rule At present the office of the college functions in these samadhs. The buildings are strong and have remained safe so for due to its location within the college compound.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, On a weekday during term, since the three samadhs are in the lawns of Government Islamia College, Civil Lines, and the college office works inside them. November to March is the pleasant season.

Getting there, In the lawns of Government Islamia College, Civil Lines, Lahore, opposite the SSP office by the District Court.

What to Do

◆Ask at the college before entering
◆See the largest samadh in the centre
◆Combine with the Lahore District Court area