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Shrine of Aishan Sahib, Lahore
The octagonal Mughal tomb of Hazrat Aishan Sahib in Lahore, with a bulbous dome on a round drum and a tall central arch.
The tomb of Hazrat Aishan Sahib is octagonal, with a bulbous dome on a circular drum. Its front has a large central pointed arch with three windows one above another, flanked by panels of smaller pointed arches. It is built of baked brick and lime mortar and plastered in lime.
Why go
- ✦An octagonal Mughal tomb
- ✦Bulbous dome on a circular drum
- ✦Tall central arch with stacked windows
- ✦Garden setting
History
It dates from the Mughal period and stands in a garden in north-east Lahore. It is listed as PB-P-100.
How to Reach
In north-east Lahore, off the Grand Trunk Road near Begumpura; use the map on this page.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to March. Go in the morning, before the old city fills with traffic.
Getting there, In north-east Lahore, off the Grand Trunk Road near Begumpura; use the map on this page.
Allow, About 20 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Shrine of Aishan Sahib, Lahore, within 5 km.
