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Tomb of Prince Pervaiz
The tomb of Prince Parviz, Jahangir's second son (died 1626), in Lahore: an octagonal tomb on an arcaded platform, with a tall drum under a Persian-style dome.
This tomb in Lahore stands on an octagonal platform carried on arches. Its dome rises on an unusually high drum, which gives the whole building a tall, slender look. The register compares the style with tombs in Iran, and believes the tomb was most probably built under Shah Jahan.
Why go
- ✦The tomb of Jahangir's second son
- ✦Octagonal platform on arches
- ✦A dome on an unusually high drum
- ✦Persian-influenced Mughal design
History
Parviz Mirza (1589–1626) was the second son of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. His daughter Nadira Banu Begum married Dara Shikoh, Shah Jahan's eldest son. The tomb is protected as PB-92.
How to Reach
In Lahore; use the map on this page. It stands in a built-up neighbourhood, so a local driver or ride-hailing car is the easiest way there.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to March. Go in the morning, before the old city's lanes fill with traffic.
Getting there, In Lahore; use the map on this page. It stands in a built-up neighbourhood, so a local driver or ride-hailing car is the easiest way there.
Allow, About 20 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Tomb of Prince Pervaiz, within 5 km.
