Shah Rukn-E-Alam Tomb|Multan|Historical|Beautiful Place

 

shah Rukn-E-Alam Tomb

Visit Darbar of Hazrat Shah Rukn-E-Alam to value the construction and give your greetings to the Sufi saint. See carved red brick ornaments and blue and white mosaic tiles, which altogether create a splendid outdoor. Octangular in shape, with 4 m (13 ft) thick walls, the interior remains bare, providing a blunt distinction with the decorative frontage. From the outside, you'll notice that the tomb consists of three stories: two octagons topped by a semicircular dome. You can also see geometric floral designs, as well as calligraphy ideas.

The catacomb of Shah Rukn-E-Alam was constructed by the Tughluq ruler of Delhi. Though probably intended as a tomb for is own reign, it was obtainable to the family of the well-known Sufi saint subsequent the latter’s death.

 The three-row construction stands inside its individual complex at the north-western advantage of the Fort. It is octangular in shape with an inner diameter of 15 metres and the first tier’s 4 metres thick walls aided by 8 engaged corner turrets or defenses with a clear grade, support an 8 metres octagon overcame by a dome with a diameter of 15 metres. The 35 metres high structure is built in red block with a noticeable outline of rays of shisam timber.

 The outside is additional decorated with the use of imprinted brick and timber as well as blue and white faience medley strips with elevated relief designs. The octagon is ornamented with symmetrical, flowery and arabesque projects and calligraphical themes.

 The inner, though initially coated, is simple and the tomb of the saint is enclosed by those of 72 of his offspring. The saint is still respected today and his catacomb is the attention of the visitor of over 100,000 travelers from all over South Asia who visit and honor his memory. The imprinted ligneous mehrab is tough to signify the initial example of its group.

The tomb of Shah Rukn-E-Alam was constructed by the Tughluq ruler of Delhi, Ghiyas-ud-din (r. 1320-1325), between 1320 and 1324 AD. Although probably intended as a mausoleum for is own family, it was offered to the family of the well-known Sufi saint following the latter’s death. The three-level structure stands within its own composite at the north-western edge of the Fort.

 It is octangular in shape with an interior diameter of 15 metres and the first tier’s 4 meters thick walls supported by 8 engaged corner towers or supports with a clear slope, support an 8 meters octagon surmounted by a dome with a diameter of 15 meters. The 35 metres high structure is built in red brick with a observable context of beams of shisam wood. The exterior is further decorated with the use of engraved brick and wood as well as blue and white faience medley tiles with raised relief patterns. The octagon is decorated with geometric, floral and arabesque designs and calligraphically themes. The interior, although originally plastered, is basic and the tomb of the saint is bounded by those of 72 of his progenies.

 The saint is still admired today and his tomb is the focus of the excursion of over 100,000 travelers from all over South Asia who visit and memorialize his memory. The carved wooden mihrab is tough to epitomize the initial example of its sort.

conservation

In the 1970s, the tomb was thoroughly refurbished and renovated by the Auqaf Unit. The entire sparkling lustrous interior is the effect of new tiles and brickwork done by the Kashigars, or tile manufacturers, of Multan.

Disclaimer: Please note that the information cited in this blog has been obtained from the official website and Facebook page of shah Rukn-E- Alam .

Note: All the images have been traced from the Facebook page of Shah Rukn-E-Alam.

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