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Tomb of Abdullah Shah (Jandiala Sher Khan)

PunjabTombProtected
This tomb is square in plan, raised on a platform with rectangular entrance on the north leads to the beautifully decorated interior with a cenotaph. The exterior walls are embellished with vivid paintings, the motifs of paintings including flowers, fruits, trees, peacock, typical Mughal frescoes. Cypress - the favorite decorative motifs of the Mughals are also depicted.
Record ID
6420
Province / territory
Punjab
District
Sheikhupura
Typology
Monument
Subtype
Tomb
Period
Historic
Legal status
Protected by The Antiquity Act 1975 (As amended in 1992) (instrument: Protected by The Antiquity Act 1975 (As amended in 1992))
Coordinates
31.82055, 73.92051 — source-provided, not field-verified
Verification status
source_record; automatically_standardized; verification_required
Sources
Khan, Ahmad Nabi. (1987). Archaeological Sites and Historical Monuments Protected Under the Antiquities Act, 1975. Federal Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad.

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