Type: Monument - Tomb
Province: Gilgit-Baltistan
District: Nagar
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 19th Century CE
Description: The tomb of Syed Shah Wali is situated in the proximity of other sacred and historic places in Ghulmet, including a biak (communal gathering space), an Imambargah and the palace of the Raja of Nager. According to Raja Hissam, Raja Shaukat Ali Khan, the last ruler of Nagar, reconstructed the building of this Astana in 1950. Recently thoroughly renovated with round arches of white dressed stone, this building reflects the influence of colonial architecture. The main Astana and the Imambargah are housed in the same enclosure. The entrance arch to this enclosure has a very impressive look, but it is nearing collapse, as made evident by the many visible cracks in it. Within the main boundary wall, the Astana has its own square boundary wall, with two windows and a centralized entrance arch. Two minarets flank this entrance wall, serving as markers of Islamic architecture, as well as allowing for the recognition of the Astana itself within the cluster of sacred historical buildings. The building of the tomb is hexagonal in its plan, with every side having an arched opening. It also has a dome on its ceiling, with windows on its sides. The inscription A 31 on the doorway records the construction date of the building.
Latitude: 36.238667000
Longitude: 74.471833000
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Built Heritage of Gilgit Baltistan by Baltistan Culture and Development Foundation
Published In: Unpublished
Year of Publication: Miscellaneous
Bibliography/Reference: Anonymous
