Tomb of Asif Khan Monument

Address: Shahdara Bagh, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (near Tomb of Jahangir)

Admission: Free (public monument)

The Tomb of Asif Khan is a Mughal-period funerary monument in the Shahdara area of Lahore built for Asif Khan, a prominent noble of the Mughal court. It is one of several 17th-century tombs in the Shahdara complex that illustrate Mughal funerary design.

The monument features characteristic Mughal elements including a raised platform and decorative masonry and originally formed part of a landscaped funerary complex. Over time the tomb has experienced decay and restoration interventions common to historic structures in the area.

Constructed during the Mughal era, the tomb dates to the 17th century and reflects the period’s use of garden settings and formal funerary architecture for high-ranking courtiers. It was commissioned in memory of Asif Khan, an influential figure in the Mughal administration.

Sited in Shahdara on the northern outskirts of Lahore, the tomb is within a group of Mughal monuments set near the historic course of the Ravi River and is accessible from central Lahore by road.

• Setting: Located within the Shahdara area of Lahore, the tomb is part of a cluster of Mughal funerary monuments sited along the Ravi riverbank.
• Architecture: The structure displays typical Mughal funerary architecture elements such as a raised plinth and decorative stonework, though parts have suffered weathering and past interventions.

From central Lahore, take a rickshaw or taxi to Shahdara Bagh (about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic). The tombs cluster around the Shahdara area - the Tomb of Asif Khan is a short walk north of the Tomb of Jahangir. For public transport, local buses serve Shahdara; negotiate drop-off at the Tomb of Jahangir and walk.

• Visit at golden hour to see the red sandstone glow and to avoid mid-day heat in summer.
• Pair the visit with the nearby Tomb of Jahangir and Akbari Sarai in Shahdara - they form a tight, walkable cluster.
• Hire a licensed guide in Lahore for historical context about Asif Khan (brother-in-law to Shah Jahan) and the site's 17th-century canals and gardens.
• Watch footing around the platform and gardens; some repair work is intermittent.