The mausoleum of Emperor Jehangir lies across the Ravi River from the Lahore Fort and Old City. This complex was built in 1637 by Jehangir's son, Shah Jehan [who also build the Taj Mahal].

Upon entering the pictured entrance, one finds a large square park area with large trees and green grass. Along the edges are alcoves surrounding this central area, forming a caravan serai for travelers and traders.

Inside the mausoleum are long corridors running to the center. In the central is a white marble bier which has the 99 names of God in Arabic carved into the surface.

This spot was surprisingly striking, it had a very hushed and reserved quality, dark and cool shelter from outside. The precision on the architect and builders is incredible - everything is perfectly lined up so that certain spots view buildings `perfectly'. These buildings seemed strange monuments at first, but after spending hot days in the smelly bazaars - I understood the solace of symmetrical buildings set in parks.

Associated with this tomb, in another courtyard, is the mausoleum of Asif Khan [Jehangir's brother]. This was stripped almost bare by Sikh invaders as well as flooding from the river.

It was not very impressive in comparison, but allowed a view into the construction practices used to make these buildings.