Type: Monument - Tomb
Province: Punjab
District: Lahore
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 1526 - 1857 CE
Description: The Shrine of Mian Mir is a 17 the-century shrine located in Lahore that is dedicated to the Sufi mystic Mian Mir. The shrine is one of the most celebrated in Lahore, and has historically been revered by both Muslims and Sikhs. Baba Sain Mir Mohammed Sahib (c. 1550 22 August 1635), popularly known as Mian Mir or Miyan Mir, was a famous Sufi Muslim saint who resided in Lahore, specifically in the town of Dharampura. The tomb`s architecture still remains quite intact to this day. His death anniversary is observed by his devotees every year. He died on 17th Rabiulawwal 1045 Hijri and according to his will was buried beside Mian Natha Ji who was one of his bosom friends in the village of Hashimpur. Perhaps, his most famous disciple was Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who had a grand tomb built over Mian Mirs grave, which still is gracefully standing today. The construction of the tomb was in progress when Aurangzeb occupied the throne. He had the red stones that had been purchased by Dara Shikoh for Mian Mirs tomb removed, using them in the Badshahi Mosque of Lahore which now faces the Lahore fort. Thus Mian Mirs Mazar (tomb) was not built according to the wishes of Dara Shikoh. At the command of Maharaja Ranjit Singh the tomb was repaired and renovated with Rs. 500 being granted from the royal exchequer. The Maharaja attended the fair yearly making large contributions. The fair is still held every year and it is now with the AUKAF Department.
Latitude: 31.548697042
Longitude: 74.360171008
Ownership: Private
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
