Name of Munument: Maqbara Musa Ahangar
Location: Lahore
Period of Construction:1555-1575
Material of construction and finishes: Brickwork, Glazed tiles
The shrine of Musa Ahangar is one of the important extant tombs of this period said to have been constructed sometime around 1560 AD at Lahore. The tomb is the earliest surviving example of the use of glazed tile at Lahore. This unique specimen represents the transitional period from Multani School to the establishment of Lahore School of architecture. It retains the earliest specimen of decoration in the glazed style of Multani origin. Instead of kashi kari or tile mosaic simple tiles have been used in the structure. Square in plan and constructed with fair face thin traditional bricks, the walls are slightly tapering representing the sultanate architectural tradition found in the tomb of Hanjarwal. Externally, the monotony of the walls is broken by five blind arches placed at two levels. The central blind arches are wider and incorporate a ventilator at an upper level while at the lower level a door on one side and windows with terracotta screens on two sides provide light and ventilation. According to Latif, the tomb was once decorated with enameled green ceramic tiles but later addition, alterations, and neglect has changed the original character except for the external finishes on the drum and dome.
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