Ali Mardan Khan Tomb | Iranian and Kurdish Military leader Administrator

  • 2 years ago
This monument was built by Ali Mardan Khan, a noble at the court of Shahjahan in 1638. He became an indispensable member and most trustworthy colleague of the Emperor and was appointed Governor of Kashmir, Lahore and Kandahar. He died in 1657. while on his way to Kashmir and his body taken back and buried in this magnificent tomb that he had built for his mother.
Present Condition (Exterior & Interior)
Since the monument is well protected because of being in the center of Railway workshop and stores areas. Present condition of the monument is good and well maintained. The sings of ravages can be attributed to the Sikh rule, during which this building of the tomb and its gateway on north, was used for military purposes.

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