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Tomb of Abdul Nabi
A tiled Mughal tomb in the fields at Kotli Maqbara near Gujranwala, with four minarets, a single dome and an underground grave chamber.
About half a kilometre north-east of Kotli Maqbara village, near Gujranwala, a Mughal tomb rises alone from the fields. It stands on a raised platform: an octagonal building with a single dome and four minarets, and holes around the neck of the dome. Glazed tiles in geometric and floral designs decorate the dome and minarets. An arched opening on the south leads down to an underground chamber with three graves.
Why go
- ✦A lone Mughal tomb among the fields
- ✦Four minarets and glazed tile work
- ✦An underground chamber with three graves
- ✦Minarets like those of Jahangir's tomb
History
The middle grave is associated with Sheikh Abdul Nabi. The tomb was probably built under Shah Jahan, and one plausible attribution is to Diwan Abdul Nabi Khan, governor of Wazirabad under Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb, though no firm evidence ties it to him. Its minarets are close in style to those of the Dai Anga mosque in Lahore and Jahangir's tomb.
How to Reach
Half a kilometre north-east of Kotli Maqbara village near Gujranwala; the tomb is reached across the fields.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to March, when the Punjab plains are cool; summer afternoons are very hot.
Getting there, Half a kilometre north-east of Kotli Maqbara village near Gujranwala; the tomb is reached across the fields.
Allow, About 30 minutes.
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