Type: Monument - Tomb
Province: Punjab
District: Lahore
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: Early 8th - 11th Century CE
Description: In 1021, the Sultan Mehmud of Ghazni awarded his beloved courtier Ayaz the throne of Lahore, which the Sultan had taken after a long siege and a fierce battle in which the city was torched and depopulated. As the first Muslim governor of Lahore, he rebuilt and repopulated the city. Under his rule the city became a cultural and academic center, renowned for poetry. The tomb of Malik Ayaz is located in the Rang Mahal area of Lahore. The tomb and the garden were destroyed by the Sikhs during their rule of Lahore and the tomb was rebuilt after the Partition of India. It consists of small octagonal enclosure, topped by onion dome, pointed finial and a band around its drum, made lotus flower. Entrance is provided with pointed arch and a wooden door. The sides are provided with net windows.
Latitude: 31.582485565
Longitude: 74.318523761
Ownership: AUQAF
Legal Status: Protected by The Punjab Special Premises (Preservation), Ordinance, 1985
Title of Publication: List of Protected Sites and Monuments in Punjab under Antiquties Act 1975 & Special Premises Ordinance 1985
Published In: https://archaeology.punjab.gov.pk/list-of-monuments-museums
Year of Publication: 2021 (Retrieved)
Bibliography/Reference: Anonymous
