Mausoleum of one of 2 great kings of subcontinent burried in Lahore. It is good that a few years back, Govt of the time renovated the structure which was in a very bad shape. Now atleast a good structure deserves by the great long has been put in place. Aibak was truly one of the kings who really paved way for Muslim rule in subcontinent.

Combined Indias First Islamic ruler... And he was a great man... May Allah bless his soul...

Beautifully designed an art piece. Calligraphy work is awesome.

A beautiful suttle shrine of a Saint. Beautiful calligraphy carving can been seen on the exterior.

Tomb of Qutb al-Din Aibak is situated in anarkali Lahore, it is tomb of a general of the Ghurid king Muizz ad-Din Muhammad Ghori. He was in-charge of the Ghurid territories in northern India, and after Muizz ad-Dins death, he became the ruler of an independent kingdom that evolved into the Delhi Sultanate ruled by the Mamluk dynasty.A native of Turkestan, Aibak was sold into slavery as a child.After being recognized as the ruler of India, Aibak focused on consolidating his rule in the territories already under his control, rather than conquering new territories. In 1210, he fell down from a horse while playing chaugan (a form of polo on horseback), and died instantly when the pommel of the saddle pierced his ribsAll contemporary chroniclers praise Aibak as a loyal, generous, courageous and just man. According to Minhaj, his generosity earned him the epithet lakh-bakhs, literally giver of lakhs [of copper coins or jitals]. Fakhr-i Mudabbir states that Aibaks soldiers - who included Turks, Ghurids, Khurasanis, Khaljis, and Hindustanis - did not dare to forcibly take even a blade of grass or a morsel of food from the peasants. The 16th century Mughal chronicler Abul-Fazl criticizes Aibaks master Muizz ad-Din for shedding innocent blood, but praises Aibak stating that he achieved things, good and great. As late as the 17th century, the term Aibak of the time was used to describe generous people.Aibaks conquests involved large-scale capture of people as slaves. According to Hasan Nizami, his Gujarat campaign resulted in enslavement of 20,000 people; and his Kalinjar campaign resulted in enslavement of 50,000 people. According to Irfan Habib, Nizamis work is full of rhetoric and hyperbole, so these numbers seem to be exaggerated, however the number of slaves collected must indeed have been vast and grew over time.Aibak, who died unexpectedly, had not appointed an heir apparent. After his death, the Turkic officers (maliks and amirs) stationed at Lahore appointed Aram Shah as his successor. No details about Aram Shahs life are available before his ascension to the throne.According to one theory, he was a son of Aibak, but this is unlikely.Aram Shah ruled for no more than eight months, during which various provincial governors started asserting independence. Some Turkic officers then invited Aibaks former slave Iltutmish, a distinguished general, to take over the kingdom.Aibak had purchased Iltutmish sometime after the conquest of Anhilwara in 1197. According to Minhaj, Aibak looked upon Iltutmish as the next ruler: he used to call Iltutmish his son, and had granted him the iqta of Badaun. Consequently, the nobles appointed Iltutmish as Aram Shahs successor, and married Aibaks daughter to him. Aram Shah challenged Iltutmishs claim to the throne, but was decisively defeated and killed after a military conflict. Iltutmish subjugated the rebel governors, and transformed the loosely-held Ghurid territories of India into the powerful Delhi Sultanate Iltutmish was succeeded by his family members, and then by his slave Ghiyas ud din Balban.This line of kings is called Mamluk or Slave dynasty; however, this term is a misnomer. Only Aibak, Iltutmish, and Balban were slaves, and seem to have been manumitted before their ascension to the throne.The other rulers in this line were not slaves at any point in their life.Today his tomb is located in Anarkali, Lahore. The tomb was built, in its present form, during the 1970s by the Department of Archaeology and Museums (Pakistan) which tried to emulate the Sultanate-era architecture. Prior to the modern construction, the Sultans grave existed in a simple form and was enclosed by residential houses. Historians dispute whether a proper tomb ever existed over it (some historians claim that a marble dome did stand over it but was destroyed by the Sikhs.

A historic place but filthy roads and no parking.

I was with my friend roaming this densely street when suddenly, I saw the name Qutub-Ud-Aibak. I was amazed as I had read in Indo-Pak history under tutelage of Delhi Sultanate but never thought that his grave stands here. You may have hard time finding the place as it is located in a thickly populated street where you should be without any vehicle! The tomb is average and you may sit in its garden to enjoy some food or may even read a book there:)

Qutb-ud Din Aibak tomb is located in Anarkali, Lahore. The tomb was built, in its present form, during the 1970s by the Department of Archaeology and Museums (Pakistan) which tried to emulate the Sultanate-era architecture. Prior to the modern construction, the Sultans grave existed in a simple form and was enclosed by residential houses. Historians dispute whether a proper tomb ever existed over it (some historians claim that a marble dome did stand over it but was destroyed by the Sikhs)

You can not go on your car. The roads are too narrow. Have to park car somewhere else and then have to go by walkThe premises of tomb is clean though.

He was King of Sultananite if Delhe..Some mughal have also like these tomb

Nice place but only for locals because there is no huge area to see for visitors. A little tomb...

A beautiful place to visit. Remembering the golden era of mughal empire

Never ever miss this, if u are in lahore, first Muslim ruler of All India and Lahore

A great work of architecture from outside as well as inside of the tomb. A small garden in front of tomb,looks nice.

It was wonderful experience to visit the tomb️ of pioneer of Mughal Empire... Historic Place

It is small but well maintained historical place.

Qutb ud din aibak tomb situated aibak road near new anarkali and paper printing markeet here.

This Tomb is pretty well preserved, considering its surroundings and the heavy rush around it. You wont find any beggars or drug addicts inside (like most of our historical sites do have) but you wont find any history or introduction written for the man buried there either.There is a small lawn with a few trees that gives it a serene and peaceful look but as such no arrangements for the public to sit. No car parking either. Better to walk to it

Historic place of Lahore of early 13 century, though architecture is newly built in 1980s.

Great muslim empires tomb nice place to visit

A General deserves More than this..Historical place in lahore

Historical tomb of a King Kutbudin Aibak, but no maintainance at all.

A Good printing market many kind of products can be printed here marriage cards , books , visiting card etc they are reasonable

A KING rest at this place govment has to give hom KING protocol.Satisfactory preservation of the history but not outstanding....

Historical place but trafic was so jam and roads were so rough

Good and very well person QUTB_UD_DIN AIBAKS

Good ancient place but too much rushy area no parking place

Access is through Anarkali bazar.... which is quite difficult

Place easy to find.

Fantastic architecture, beautiful ambiance, love with this place

Yes thats is very beautifull place

Here lies Qutb-ud-Din Aibak, who was once a slave and then subsequently rose to a Sovereign ruler of an officially independent kingdom in India (1208-1210). All contemporary chroniclers praise Aibak as a loyal, generous, courageous and just man- so much so that as late as the 17th century, the term Aibak of the time was used to describe generous people.This also is the man who commissioned (led development of) Qutb Minar in Delhi and Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer.The moselum lies in heart of Anar-Kali bazaar in Lahore, visited by folks daily. Its one of those historical places in Lahore, that you got to see.

My friend shop wedding and wizting card

Very quite place, nice building, attractive architecture, but there is not any history about Qutb-ud-din or the tomb written.

Should be peeserved for generations rather than pilferated!

This place is suppose to be renovate properly as well as use

It is a simple, small tomb of a great Muslim leader.

Qutb-ud-din was a Turk of the Aibak tribe and was born somewhere in Central Asia. He rose through the ranks to become Sultan Ghoris most trusted general. His greatest military successes occurred while he was directly under Sultan Ghori guidance and leadership. Qutb-ud-din was responsible for executing and consolidating Sultan Ghoris conquests in northern India.Qutb-ud-Din Aibak was appointed Governor of India in 1191 A.D. by Muhammad Ghori. He established the Slave Dynasty on the death of Muhammad Ghori in 1206 when he assumed independence of his reign and was followed by nine other slave kings. He was a patron of the building art and is known to have erected some monumental stone buildings in Delhi and elsewhere. A very avid player of polo, he died in Lahore in 1210 A.D., while playing the game. Qutb-ud-din Aibaks tomb is located behind Anarkali bazaar. In the early 1970s, it was renovated at the orders of the then Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.

Thats good but not for visitors as many locals sitting there for nothing

Sultan Qutub u Din Aybak (1150–1210), was technically slave but due to his bravery, & wisdom he became the founder of the Mamluk Dynasty & the first sultan of the Delhi Sultanate. He died of injuries received during an accidental fall from a horse while playing polo in 1210 AD. He was burried in Lahore. Unfortunately, his Tomb remain in pathetic condition but recently, Govt came into its senses & it paid attention to it by removing the garbage, & dirt from its enterance. Tomb was renovated but because it is in a narrow street surounded by printing press shops so, it is hard to find it & there is no parking area so, you cant even park Motor bike there. This is a reason, there is no rush, inside the tomb. Few visitors come to visit the grave of Sultan.

May his rest in peace.

Thats a Historical place & Tomb of one of great Muslim leader Qutb ud din Aibak

“Early 13th Century Tomb”. The tomb is located Aibak road in Anarkali bazaar.In the early 1970s, it was renovated at the orders of the then Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Is a square tomb located in a rectangle space in front of a small garden,surrounded by small walls and a gate . The tomb has been build with Sultanate style architecture.

A good place for history lovers and the ones who have read about slave dynasty

Good place, but crowded in the evening.

Nice place near shalmi market

This is a beautiful historical place

It is conjugated place visit early morning is better

Easy to access, crowd less

About Qutb-ud-din Aibak:Qutbuddin Aibak is known in history as the founder of the slave dynasty and it is believed that the dynasty derives its name from Qutbuddin who was originally a slave. But it is also true that before accession, Qutbuddin had received the letter of manumission from his master (Mohammad Ghori) and came to accession as an independent ruler. When Mohammad Ghori died in 1206 A.D., he left no male heir to succeed him. So it was the desire of Mohammad Ghori, that Qutbuddin succeeded him and his formal accession took place on 24th June, 1206.

Near anar kali bazar Very nice place to visit this place is quite

Tomb of a great Turk General.

Must visit this place butt very croud here not for families no parking place here

Great place beauty of ANAR KALI BAZAR

Tomb is in narrow street, too much traffic jam in the street

Good place to visit..

A good historical place in anarkali bazar lahore.

The tomb of Qutb ud din aibaks is in anarkali bazar the design and colour of this timb just need atternion of cleaning the area nit tomb there is so much polution near this tomb but colour if this tomb is awsome i like this colour when you enter in the street this colour and building give a relief to you where it was situated

Qutb al-Din Aibak (r. c. 1206–1210) was a general of the Ghurid king Muizz ad-Din Muhammad Ghori. He was in-charge of the Ghurid territories in northern India, and after Muizz ad-Dins death, he became the ruler of an independent kingdom that evolved into the Delhi Sultanate ruled by the Mamluk dynasty.

Nice small palace

Peace full city

Qutbuddin Aibak is known in history as the founder of the slave dynasty and it is believed that the dynasty derives its name from Qutbuddin who was originally a slave. But it is also true that before accession, Qutbuddin had received the letter of manumission from his master (Mohammad Ghori) and came to accession as an independent ruler. When Mohammad Ghori died in 1206 A.D., he left no male heir to succeed him. So it was the desire of Mohammad Ghori, that Qutbuddin succeeded him and his formal accession took place on 24th June, 1206.He was endowed with many laudable qualities of heart and soul, and surpassed his contemporaries both in East and West in his liberality, beneficence and gallantry. He was well acquainted with the principles of civil administration and was an expert in military affairs. He was a great warrior and a man of infinite courage. He rose to the position of power and glory by the sheer dint of merit and effort. Before coming to power, he proved so faithful to his master, that he was appointed a commander of a section of the army of his master. He rendered many valuable services to his master during his Indian expeditions. In order to strengthen his own position, Qutbuddin entered into matrimonial alliances with important personalities. He himself married the daughter of Tajuddin Yildiz. He married his sister to Nasiruddin Qabacha. To Iltutmish he married his daughter.After coming to power, Qutbuddin had to face many challenges, in order to keep his position intact. Turkish officers could not be trusted as they were all jealoused of his power. The Rajputs were also a huge threat, who were defeated and the sovereignty of North India was snatched away from their hands by the Turks, so they were fighting against the Turks at different places. The distant provinces whish were captured by Turks, were not under complete control of Qutbuddin, as was the case with Bengal. Qutbuddin faced all these difficulties with determination. He first strengthened his position in Delhi and Lahore and then the most of Turkish nobles were persuaded to accept his subordination. He stubbornly refused to accept the over lordship of Yildis, turned him out of Punjab and saved his infant kingdom from the politics of Central Asia. Thus, both by diplomacy and force, he succeeded in maintaining separate and independent status of the Delhi Sultanate. Qutbuddin could not pursue the policy of extension of his kingdom. He could not pay due attention even towards the Rajputs who succeeded in recovering some of their territories from the Turks. Mostly he remained busy in defending his independent position. That is why he remained mostly at Lahore instead of Delhi. He got very little time as an independent ruler. While playing Chaughan (horse polo), he fell from his horse and soon died in 1210 A.D. he was buried at Lahore and a simple monument was raised over his grave.

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Qutb-ud-din Aibak Born to a Central Asia Turk family, He was captured and sold as a slave when he was a child. He was lucky to be purchased by the chief Qazi of Nishapur, who treated him like one of his own sons. Aibak received good education and was trained in the field of archery and horsemanship. However, when the master died, his sons, who were jealous of Aibak, sold him to a slave merchant. Fortune once again favored him and Muhammad Ghuri bought him.Out of Ghuri’s thousands of slaves, Aibak, because of his character and qualities, became one of his master’s favorite. Aibak steadily rose through the ranks and eventually became a General. Like his owner Ghuri, Aibak performed his greatest deeds while still a subordinate. He was responsible for most of the conquests of Northern India and was appointed as Ghuri’s Viceroy to Delhi. When Ghuri died in 1206, the Turkish Amirs and Generals elected Aibak as the new Sultan. It was he who shifted the capital first from Ghazni to Lahore, and then from Lahore to Delhi, and thus is considered as the first Muslim ruler of South Asia.Aibak could not rule for long and died in 1210 after falling from a horse while playing polo. He is buried near the Anarkali Bazaar in Lahore, where a new tomb was constructed over his grave around 1970. Though his tenure as a ruler was only four years, and most of them were spend in dealing with the revolts of nobles like Taj-ud-din Ildiz, Nasir-ud-din Qubachah and a few Hindu chiefs, yet he established a firm administrative system. He restored peace and prosperity in the area under him and roads were free from thieves and robbers. He started the construction of Quwaat-al-Islam Mosque at Delhi. He also laid the foundation of the Qutb Minar, which was completed by his successor Iltutmush. Aibak was known as Lakh Baksh because of his generosity. He was also a pious Muslim. Historians have praised his evenhanded justice. He patronized Nizami and Fakh-i-Mudabbir, both of whom dedicated their works to Aibak.His successors, who ruled India till 1290, were also slaves like him and the dynasty is known as the Slave Dynasty.

Awsome

A little glimpse of history nicely maintained. Just touches the string of Abaqs remaining s. Thanks to the authorities for preserving it.

Qutb al-Din Aibak (r. c. 1206–1210) was a general of the Ghurid emperor Muizz ad-Din Muhammad Ghori. He was in-charge of the Ghurid territories in northern India, and after Muizz ad-Dins death, became the ruler of an independent kingdom that evolved into the Delhi Sultanate ruled by the Mamluk dynasty.A native of Turkestan, Aibak was sold into slavery as a child. He was purchased by a Qazi at Nishapur in Persia, where he learned archery and horse-riding among other skills. He was subsequently resold to Muizz ad-Din in Ghazni, where he rose to the position of the officer of the royal stables. Captured by the scouts of Sultan Shah during the Khwarazmian-Ghurid wars, he was later released and highly favoured by Muizz ad-Din after the defeat of Sultan Shah.After the Ghurid victory in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, Muizz ad-Din made Aibak in-charge of his Indian territories. Aibak expanded the Ghurid power in northern India by conquering and raiding several places in the Chahamana, Gahadavala, Chaulukya, Chandela, and other kingdoms.When Muizz ad-Din died in 1206, Aibak fought with another former slave-general Taj al-Din Yildiz for control of Ghurid territories in north-western India. During this campaign, he advanced as far as Ghazni, although he later retreated and set up his capital at Lahore. He nominally acknowledged the suzerainty of Muizz ad-Dins successor Ghiyasuddin Mahmud, who officially recognized him as the ruler of India.Aibak was succeeded by Aram Shah, and then by his former slave Iltutmish, who transformed the loosely-held Ghurid territories of India into the powerful Delhi Sultanate. Aibak is known for having commissioned the Qutb Minar in Delhi, and the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer.

Lack of cleaness , every where heap of Garbage damaged road bad approach too many useless shop damaged the front elevation not single person is attendant seen over there ..

Good to see first muslim ruler in lahore

This is near Anaarkali Bazar there are working mostly Printing work

Slave dynasty is Muslim history. Its an honour we have a King of India burried. People donot realize how rich is our history.

Qutb ud din Aibak (قطب الدین ایبک) was the first Muslim ruler in Indian sub continental..he was the fonder of muslim ruling in india..now his tomb is situated a crowdy place..what a tragdy of time..the great king is there and most of the persons passing nearby do not have knowlegde of this fact that this tomb is of great king of his time

A historical place should not be surrounded by local street carts.

Very nice construction company in Dha Lahore Pakistan

Good place but unfortuantely no maintenace so its dirty, dusty

A beautiful piece of classic architecture hidden in an old and densely populated market.

Situated on aibak road in the heart of anarkali bazar Lahore. Very conjujusted area. Cant go on own vehicle. You must park your vehicle near king Edward medical college or the parking of mue hospital. 7 minute walking distance from there. Tomb consists of a room and a small lawn..

Best place of lahore heritage point .... This place is too old but is one of the main heritage point in lahore pakistan... U guys can visit this place with your loved ones.

An historical place in heart of Lahore city. The tomb of famous emperor Qutb Uddin Aibek

I was pleased after visiting the place its difficult to find it due to narrow street and big market area Punjab government should display some description about the history of this tomb its our history need to learn more

1st muslim king of sub continent

Respected place

Good place

Excellent Work

One of the presious gem of old lahore. Historic landmark of the city one should visit the place in early hours as there will be less trafic at that time

Tomb of great muslim leader may Allah rest his soul in peace

Beautiful tomb in the middle of a busy inner Lahore

The place is a tomb of Qutub ud din aibakThis tomb is situated in side road of new anarkali bazar lahore .The place once was filth depote but the Govt of punjab renovated it now its a place for visit but you will be surprised to see such a small place for such a king there is no park no ticket no place for sitting just one or two benches thats all if you want to pay visit this tomb come at your own risk .There is even no parking space

Reasonable price printing shops there I visited there because I am running my school so lots of printing work to do and its cheapest place to go

Wonderful

The smallest shrine of an emperor ever built in subcontinent. Qutb-ud-Din Aibak Shrine, Anarkali, Lahore, Pakistan

It is very historical place, Even people who live in Lahore Didnt Know about the Tomb, I m very Pleased to Visit there, And enjoy a lot antique Titles which installed There

It was really great

I just accidentally happen to pass by the tomb and was surprised to see that the founder of Slave dynasty was buried in such an ordinary place.

Great place

Wonder place. Government needs to take care of this tomb

Leadership Personality

Govt r careless in this historical place

قطب الدین ایبکA native of Turkestan, Aibak was sold into slavery as a child. He was purchased by a Qazi at Nishapur in Persia, where he learned archery and horse-riding among other skills. He was subsequently resold to Muizz ad-Din in Ghazni, where he rose to the position of the officer of the royal stables. Captured by the scouts of Sultan Shah during the Khwarazmian-Ghurid wars, he was later released and highly favoured by Muizz ad-Din after the defeat of Sultan Shah.After the Ghurid victory in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, Muizz ad-Din made Aibak in-charge of his Indian territories. Aibak expanded the Ghurid power in northern India by conquering and raiding several places in the Chahamana, Gahadavala, Chaulukya, Chandela, and other kingdoms.When Muizz ad-Din died in 1206, Aibak fought with another former slave-general Taj al-Din Yildiz for control of Ghurid territories in north-western India. During this campaign, he advanced as far as Ghazni, although he later retreated and set up his capital at Lahore. He nominally acknowledged the suzerainty of Muizz ad-Dins successor Ghiyasuddin Mahmud, who officially recognized him as the ruler of India.Aibak was succeeded by Aram Shah, and then by his former slave Iltutmish, who transformed the loosely-held Ghurid territories of India into the powerful Delhi Sultanate. Aibak is known for having commissioned the Qutb Minar in Delhi, and the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer.

Holy place