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Mian Khan Tomb (built 1670s)
This is the tomb of Nawab Mian Khan, the son of Nawab Saadullah Khan who served as Prime Minister during the reign of Shah Jahan. It is built in the form of a baradari (literally, 'twelve doors') with a tripartite facade on four sides.
Location
The approximate location of the tomb is 31.585564' N, 74.368114' E (WGS 84 map datum).
Bibliography:
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