As the Mughal Empire thrived, Lahore’s Walled City became crowded with politics, trade, and people. In response, the Mughal elite, including governors, generals, royal consorts, and spiritual leaders, began building their tombs, gardens, mosques, and mansions outside the old city limits, especially in the north and east. This tour explores those suburban estates and peaceful burial places from the 16th to 18th centuries, where the grandeur of the empire found quiet retreat. You will see the elegant tombs of Dai Anga, Nadira Begum, and Ali Mardan Khan, the calm beauty of Gulabi Bagh, and the respected shrine of Mian Mir, a Sufi saint honored across empires. The architecture here blends imperial style with deep personal devotion, showing Mughal heritage in a more intimate light. Even today, this area feels separate from the city’s rush. It offers a peaceful yet powerful glimpse into the lives and legacies of those who served the empire, prayed beyond its walls, and chose to rest beneath timeless domes.

Eastern Lahore