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Lasbela
Lasbela District · Balochistan, Pakistan
Tomb of Muhammad Ibn-e-Haroon
A brick-domed tomb on the edge of Bela, Lasbela, said to be that of Muhammad ibn Haroon, a general of Muhammad bin Qasim's time.
On the outskirts of Bela, in Lasbela district, stands a massive square tomb of brick, about 8.2 metres each way, crowned by a dome. Local tradition and the Department of Archaeology hold it to be the tomb of Muhammad ibn Haroon, a general of the early 8th century who campaigned on the Makran coast and served with Muhammad bin Qasim's army; the building itself is dated between the 8th and 11th centuries. Its brick walls are laid in patterned courses, with arched niches and a doorway into the domed chamber.
Why go
- ✦A massive square brick tomb with a dome
- ✦Linked by tradition with a general of Muhammad bin Qasim's time
- ✦Patterned brickwork and arched niches
Visiting today
The tomb is protected under the Antiquities Act, 1975, and stands in the open on the edge of town, an easy stop on the drive through Lasbela.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February, when Lasbela is mild; summer here is very hot.
Getting there, On the edge of Bela town, Lasbela district, on the road north from Karachi towards Khuzdar.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Tomb of Muhammad Ibn-e-Haroon, within 5 km.
