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Tomb of Mirza Jani Beg and Mirza Ghazi Beg

Description


This is an octagonal tomb inhabiting the cenotaphs of Mirza Jani Beg and Mirza Ghazi Beg, which stand on a high platform built with dressed stone masonry. Pointed cusped arches form lofty portals with a doorway on the east and a mihrab on the west. The unusual cupola carries pierced openings. Extensive use of Thatta blue tiles in different forms. Mirza Jani Beg was a member of the Tarkhan Dynasty (1554-1591) and the last independent ruler of Sindh before its annexation b the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1591. He was restored to his position under the Mughals but his son Ghazi Beg was deputing for him who ruled Sindh as Mughal Governor from 1599 to 1612.


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