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Hazrat Mian Mir Tomb (built 1630s)
Mian Mir (c. 1550 - August 11, 1635) was a Sufi saint of the Qadiri order of Sufism. He rose to prominence as the spiritual advisor to prince Dara Shikoh, the eldest son and heir-apparent to Shah Jahan. Upon his death in 1635, Dara Shikoh delivered his funeral oration. The tomb remains popular with Muslims as well as Sikhs to the present day.
Location
The approximate location of the tomb is 31.548330' N, 74.360085' E (WGS 84 map datum).
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