Tomb of Shah Ali Akbar Multan
Multan, Punjab
Overview
Located in Suraj Miani near the northwest perimeter of Multan Punjab the Tomb of Shah Ali Akbar is an exceptional 15th-century Sufi mausoleum and architectural treasure. Built around 1585 AD for Shah Ali Akbar a great-grandson of the renowned Suhrawardi saint Shah Shams Tabrez the tomb is affectionately nicknamed the mini Shah Rukn-e-Alam due to its striking structural resemblance to the famous 14th-century monument. Featuring a two-tiered octagonal red-brick structure sloping corner turrets and a tall hemispherical white dome decorated with brilliant blue and white Multani Kashi-kari tilework and floral brickwork the mausoleum stands as one of the finest preserved examples of late medieval tomb architecture in southern Punjab.
Highlights
- Exceptional 15th-century octagonal Sufi mausoleum built around 1585 AD in Suraj Miani Multan
- Affectionately called mini Shah Rukn-e-Alam for its architectural homage to the famous 14th-century shrine
- Final resting place of Shah Ali Akbar prominent Sufi scholar and great-grandson of Shah Shams Tabrez
- Features brilliant cobalt blue white and turquoise Multani Kashi-kari glazed tiles and brick geometry
- Distinctive two-tiered octagonal structure with sloping corner turrets and a hemispherical white dome
- Listed as a protected national heritage monument preserved in serene suburban surroundings
Things To Do
- Admire the brilliant octagonal architecture Kashi-kari tilework and white dome resembling Shah Rukn-e-Alam
- Pay respects at the central marble tomb of Shah Ali Akbar inside the cool spiritual sanctum
- Photograph the intricate blue and white glazed tile mosaics geometric cut-brick designs and archways
- Explore the adjacent historical cemetery and peaceful green courtyard grounds of Suraj Miani
- Combine your visit with nearby Multan heritage sites including the Shrine of Shah Shams Tabrez and Fort Kohna