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Visit Guide to Tomb of Sultan Ibrahim

The Tomb of Sultan Ibrahim (D.1558), son of is a khan Tarkhan the elder is a solid octagonal brick structure with a rather pointed dome set upon a high drum. This is an impressive octagonal funerary Mughal tour de force, built as a tomb of the Tarkhan ruler, is forerunner of its genre. The dome on a circular drum rises above well- crafted cusped arch squelches.

Getting There

Thebest way to get form Karachi to Tomb of Sultan Ibrahim by car. The driving distance between Karachi to Tomb of Sultan Ibrahim is 106 km. It takes approximately 2 hour 03 mint according to Google map.

What to Expect

The site to get away from tensions created by urban living, to find peace and solace or for praying on hallowed ground to seek redemption. Facilitates social interaction and networks especially during the periods of celebrations and festivities, commemorating the legacy of those interred in the tombs.

History

The tomb of Sultan Ibrahim (D.1558), of son of ira khan Tarkhan the elder, is a solid octagonal brick structure with a rather pointed some set upon a high drum. The eight sides of the building have deep arched recesses. The north and south sides have doors leading into the sepulchral chamber. The plan is similar to that of Dewan Shurfa khan’s tomb.

Though the building is octagonal without, the sepulchral chamber within is square, being 21 feet each way. The dome was originally covered with turquoise – blue tiles, traces of which can still be seen. The tiles which once covered the building have almost disappeared, except for two small bands of Quranic inscription’s in white letters on a dark-blue background.