Type: Monument - Tomb
Province: Balochistan
District: Panjgur
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 1857 - 1947 CE
Description: The tomb of Muhammad Hashim is square in plan and situated west of village Alang in Alang graveyard. It measures 5.20 x 5.20 m with a height of 8.20 m. The entrance to the tomb is from the east through pointed arch opening, while wooden frame has been added on entrance in later time. There is a rectangular recess arch panel above the entrance on facade. A series of merlons is on top of parapet on facade. Octagonal drum has oval shape cupola while the finial is missing. Secco painting has applied on outside in floral design. The western wall has a Mehrab, while decorative mihrabs in the shape of blind niches can also be seen inside. Above the squinch arches stalactite design made for decoration. The tomb is in good sate of preservation.
Latitude: 27.132222222
Longitude: 64.262222222
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Archaeological Exploration along the Right Bank of the Nara Canal from Phariaro to Kathore
Published In: Ancient Punjab, Vol. I
Year of Publication: 2010
Bibliography/Reference: Shah, S. S. Ali
