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Tomb of Shah Ali Akbar's Mother
The tomb of Shah Ali Akbar's mother at Suraj Miani, Multan: a tiled brick tomb with merlons and frescoed interior, near her son's shrine.
At Suraj Miani on the edge of Multan, near the shrine of Shah Ali Akbar, stands the tomb of his mother. It is a rectangular brick building decorated with panels of glazed tiles. Each side has three arched panels, topped by a row of merlons on bold mouldings, while the lower walls are plastered in lime. Inside, the walls are painted with panels of frescoes.
Why go
- ✦Glazed tile panels and a merlon parapet
- ✦Fresco panels inside
- ✦Close to the shrine of Shah Ali Akbar
- ✦A Mughal-period Multani tomb
History
The tomb is of the Mughal period and is cared for by the Auqaf department. It is listed as PB-106, alongside the tomb of Shah Ali Akbar himself.
How to Reach
At Suraj Miani, on the north-east edge of Multan; use the map on this page.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February; Multan is one of the hottest cities in Pakistan from April to September.
Getting there, At Suraj Miani, on the north-east edge of Multan; use the map on this page.
Allow, About 30 minutes with Shah Ali Akbar's shrine.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Tomb of Shah Ali Akbar's Mother, within 5 km.
