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Shrine of Miran Hussain Zanjani, Lahore
The shrine of Syed Miran Hussain Zanjani in Chah Miran, Lahore: the grave of one of the city's earliest Sufis, who died in 1042.
In the Chah Miran area of Lahore lies the shrine of Syed Miran Hussain Zanjani. His tomb stands on a raised platform and has no dome. It was once set in a garden named after him, but the garden has long since gone.
Why go
- ✦One of Lahore's earliest Sufi saints
- ✦Died in 1042 CE
- ✦A tomb on a raised platform, without a dome
- ✦In the old Chah Miran quarter
History
Miran Hussain Zanjani came from Zanjan in Iran to preach in Lahore and died in 1042 CE, making him one of the earliest Sufi saints of the city. It is listed as PB-P-108.
How to Reach
In Chah Miran, north-east Lahore; 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 Chah Miran, north-east Lahore; use the map on this page.
Allow, About 20 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Shrine of Miran Hussain Zanjani, Lahore, within 5 km.
