A must visit in Lahore. So much history and beautiful colours and views. Very serene. Highly recommend visiting. There was some minor construction/updates but it wasn’t disruptive to our experience. There is a lot of restoration effort, having a tour guide might be helpful in order not to overlook or miss the small precious details.Please be respectful and keep in mind you’ll need to take your shoes off and keep your head covered. Those that take care of the Gurdwara and the surrounding area/buildings take great pride in their work.

The Samadhi of Ranjit Singh (Punjabi: رنجیت سنگھ دی سمادھی; Urdu: رنجیت سنگھ کی سمادھی‎) is an 18th-century building in Lahore, Pakistan that houses the funerary urns of the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh (1780 - 1839). It is located adjacent the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque, as well the Gurdwara Dera Sahib which marks the spot where the 5th guru of Sikhism, Guru Arjan Dev, died.Construction of the building was started by his son, Kharak Singh on the spot where he was cremated, and was completed by his youngest son, Duleep Singh in 1848.

The Samadhi of Ranjit Singh is an 18th-century building in Lahore, Pakistan that houses the funerary urns of the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh (1780 - 1839). It is located adjacent the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque, as well the Gurdwara Dera Sahib which marks the spot where the 5th guru of Sikhism, Guru Arjan Dev, died. Construction of the building was started by his son, Kharak Singh on the spot where he was cremated, and was completed by his youngest son, Duleep Singh in 1848.The funerary urns were removed from the marble pavilion and were replaced by a simple slab around 1999.  This was done as part of the preparations for the Khalsa Tricentenary and the visit of Sikh dignitaries from India. It has been kept well by Pakistani government. The Samadhi was damaged by an earthquake in 2005 but was repaired soon.The building combines elements of Sikh, Hindu, and Islamic architecture. Portions of the building are believed to have been plundered from the adjacent Lahore Fort.The building has gilded fluted domes and cupolas, and an ornate balustrade around the upper portion of the building. The front of the doorway has images of Ganesh, Devi and Brahma that are cut from red sandstone. The dome is decorated with Naga (serpent) hood designs - the product of Hindu craftsmen that worked on the project.The wooden panels on the ceiling are decorated with stained glass work, while the walls are richly decorated with floral designs. The ceilings are decorated with glass mosaic work.Ranjit Singhs ashes are contained in a marble urn in the shape of a lotus, sheltered under a marble pavilion inlaid with pietra dura, in the centre of the tomb. Surrounding him, in smaller urns, are the ashes of four sati queens and seven concubines.Two small monuments to the west of the main building commemorate Maharaja Ranjit Singhs son Maharaja Kharak Singh and grandson Nau Nihal Singh, along with their wives. The building is located adjacent to Gurdwara Dera Sahib, the place where martyrdom of Guru Arjun took place.

Interesting temple that is still in use. Got a guided tour of the place from a very helpful man. No Pakistan’s were allowed so the area was quite while the streets just outside was very busy.

We visited here on a Sikh Yatra. To see Gurudwara Dera Sahib and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Samadhi.The Gurudwara is being refurbished and made bigger so will look amazing once finished by the end of the year.There are some beautiful paintings and mirrored art work within the buildings here.They also have a langar hall here that serves food.There are a lot of original features still remaining here on the buildings which is really worth looking at. I would recommend that you research the place before hand or get a guide once there.If you found this review and pictures useful then please like.

A really nice place and Holy for our sikh Brothers. We welcome to our all sikh Brothers from the entire world to visit.

The Samadhi of Ranjit is an 18th-century building in Lahore, Pakistan that houses the funerary urns of the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh (1780 - 1839). It is located adjacent the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque, as well the Gurdwara Dera Sahib which marks the spot where the 5th guru of Sikhism, Guru Arjan Dev, died. Construction of the building was started by his son, Kharak Singh on the spot where he was cremated, and was completed by his youngest son, Duleep Singh in 1848.

Original building complex but the 2 guard frescos have started fading away from the entrance. Literally no one was around when I visited, making it a calm visit compared to the Lahore fort. Everyone is friendly within the area. Gurdwara itself is beautiful, a destination I’ve been dying to see. So much history in 1 place!

Beautiful architecture and less crowded

It is samadhi of a Sikh ruler or Sikh guru. It is also a historical site.

The Samadhi of Ranjit Singh (رنجیت سنگھ کی سمادھی‎) is an 18th-century building in Lahore, Pakistan that houses the funerary urns of the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh (1780 - 1839).It is located adjacent the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque, as well the Gurdwara Dera Sahib which marks the spot where the 5th guru of Sikhism, Guru Arjan Dev, died.

The building combines elements of Sikh, Hindu, and Islamic architecture. Portions of the building are believed to have been plundered from the adjacent Lahore Fort. The building has gilded fluted domes and cupolas, and an ornate balustrade around the upper portion of the building. The front of the doorway has images of Ganesh, Devi and Brahma that are cut from red sandstone. The dome is decorated with Naga (serpent) hood designs - the product of Hindu craftsmen that worked on the project. The wooden panels on the ceiling are decorated with stained glass work, while the walls are richly decorated with floral designs. The ceilings are decorated with glass mosaic work.

There must be easy entry for common Pakistanies

A historic place for sikh people from around the globe

Only the urns are here. Sikhs are cremated, his ashes will go back into mother earth through its rivers. The last King of the Punjab before annexation into newly created Pakistan. Lahore was once the capital City of Punjab. Beautiful place to visit.

A historical enclave exists in the heart of Lahore, with its countenance mainly constituting of the iconic Badshahi Mosque and the elegant Minar-e-Pakistan. However, if you stand close to the eastern wall of Aurangzeb’s architectural marvel, you may notice a gleaming golden minar atop a white dome - the minar of the Samadhi (mausoleum) of the infamous “Sher-e-Punjab,” Ranjit Singh. Whilst the mausoleum is dwarfed by the mosque, it is not wanting in terms of history, serving as a constant reminder of diversity and defiance.

Ranjit Singh, the one-eyed Sikh ruler of the Punjab (ruled 1801-1839), considered himself the heir to the Mughal Empire. Among the people, he was known as Sher-e-Punjab (lion of Punjab). He not only followed many of the customs of the Mughal court, he built buildings utilizing elements pilfered from Mughal monuments, and other buildings influenced by Mughal architectural tradition. In all fairness to him, even though he had conquered the citadel of the Mughals, he is said to have never seated himself on the throne in the Fort.Ranjit Singhs Samadhi (tomb) is located adjacent to the southeastern wall of the Badshahi Mosque. The death of Ranjit Singh heralded a period of intense warfare among his successors and paved the way for the annexation of the Punjab by the British. According to custom, Ranjit Singhs body was placed on a pyre and along with him were burnt alive his very handsome four wives—the four ranees (queens)—seven slave girls, one of whom was a beautiful Kashmiri girl called Lotus or Kanwal. The consuming of the pile took two full days after which the task of separating ashes and bones for storing in separate urns was carried out.The mausoleum was begun by his son Kharak Singh on the spot where he was cremated, and was completed by Dalip Singh in 1848. The tomb is a splendid example of Sikh architecture, with gilded fluted domes and cupolas and an ornate balustrade round the top. The interior is well detailed, much of the marble elements, it is said, having been appropriated from Mughal monuments—the beautiful marble doorway entrance perhaps belonging to the citadels Shah Burj. The central marble urn in the form of a lotus on the grave carries the remains of the Maharaja, while marble knobs hold the ashes of 11 women who immolated themselves. Also seen in the chamber are portraits of the Maharaja and the last Sikh ruler, the infant Dulip Singh.At the same floor level, on the south of Ranjit Singhs Samadhi are located the samadhis of his son Kharrak Singh and his grandson Nau Nehal Singh and their wives. These structures are treated simply and although the architectural style is similar, the grand treatment of the earlier samadhiis no longer in evidence.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh (13 November 1780 – 27 June 1839) was the leader of the Sikh Empire, which ruled the northwest Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century. He survived smallpox in infancy but lost sight in his left eye. He fought his first battle alongside his father at age 10. After his father died, he fought several wars to expel the Afghans in his teenage years and was proclaimed as the Maharaja of Punjab at age 21.His empire grew in the Punjab regionunder his leadership through 1839.Prior to his rise, the Punjab region had numerous warring misls (confederacies), twelve of which were under Sikh rulers and one Muslim.Ranjit Singh successfully absorbed and united the Sikh misls and took over other local kingdoms to create the Sikh Empire. He repeatedly defeated invasions by outside armies, particularly those arriving from Afghanistan, and established friendly relations with the British.Ranjit Singhs reign introduced reforms, modernisation, investment into infrastructure and general prosperity.His Khalsa armyand government included Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims and Europeans.His legacy includes a period of Sikh cultural and artistic renaissance, including the rebuilding of the Harimandir Sahib in Amritsar as well as other major gurudwaras, including Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Bihar and Hazur Sahib Nanded, Maharashtra under his sponsorship.He was popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab, or Lion of Punjab.

A historical and interesting place to visit. One gets to know a bit of Sikh religion & culture while visiting this place. Unfortunately, its not open for locals but as a foreigner you can visit easily.

Working on new project like Maharaja ranjit singh travelling on elephant. from Umair religious handicraft. Interesting temple that is still in use. Got a guided tour of the place from a very helpful man. No Pakistans were allowed so the area was quite while the streets just outside was very busy.

A history place. It is a worth visiting place.

This place blogg to maharaja ranjeet singh

An emblem of religeon history and architecture

Smadhi of Mahraja Ranjeet Singh Mahraja Khadak Singh & kunwar Nounehal Singh close to Lahore Fort Punjab Pakistan

This Samadhi in Lahore is where the ashes of the Sikh emperor, Ranjith Singh were entombed, along with the ashes of his 4 wives, 7 maids and a pigeon who were immolated with the emperor. In the central chamber of the Samadhi rests the sacred scripture for Sikhs which represents Guru Granth Sahib, the eternal and living. The ceiling is inlaid with hundreds of small mirror, with frescos on the arches. On the rooftop are white, arched domes, and has views of the Badshahi Mosque, the Royal Fort, and Minar-e-Pakistan. There is also a dome made of gold, which is visible but has no access because it is going through extensive restoration work. #lahore #pakistan #sikh #traveldiaries #architecture

Its nice to see authorities have maintained this historical tomb of Sikhs.... nice to see it....

Working on new project like Maharaja rangit singh travelling on elephant. from Umair religous handicraft.

Samadhi Ranjit singh is last place of Punjab s great emperor Maharaja Ranjit singh

Historic place

You cant visit it

Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780 –1839)[4][5] was the leader of the Sikh Empire, which ruled the northwest Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century. He survived smallpoxin infancy but lost sight in his left eye. He fought his first battle alongside his father at age 10. After his father died, he fought several wars to expel the Afghans in his teenage years and was proclaimed as the Maharaja of Punjab at age 21.[4][6] His empire grew in the Punjab region under his leadership through 1839.Prior to his rise, the Punjab region had numerous warring misls (confederacies), twelve of which were under Sikh rulers and one Muslim.[6] Ranjit Singh successfully absorbed and united the Sikh misls and took over other local kingdoms to create the Sikh Empire. He repeatedly defeated invasions by outside armies, particularly those arriving from Afghanistan, and established friendly relations with the British.

MaRhi or Samadhi of Raja Ranjeet Singh. His remains burried here.It is located near Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque. Ranjeet Singh was cremated here, and its construction was started on this place by his son Kharak Singh. Later in 1848, and finally was comleted by his youngest son Daleep Singh. It reflect the Sikh architecture. Remains of Ranjit Singh are contained in a marble pot. That pot is placed under the marbled marquee in center of tomb.

Fairly well maintained. Visiting a Sikh shrine in Pakistan was a surreal experience. Pleasantly so though!!!!

Pakistan will give us to visit all places belonging to Sikh religion with less terms and conditions

Only for Sikhs communityAccording to wikipedia “The funerary urns were removed from the marble pavilion and were replaced by a simple slab around 1999.[citation needed] This was done as part of the preparations for the Khalsa Tricentenary and the visit of Sikh dignitaries from India. It has been kept well by Pakistani government. The Samadhi was damaged by an earthquake in 2005 but was repaired soon.”

A sacred place for Sikhs

The samadhi of Ranjet Singh, lion of punjab, holly place of sikhs. Previously opened for all but only sikhs allowed.

Near gurdwara dera sahib

Samadhi is beautiful but he had ugly designs for Sindh.

Samadhi ( a place for ashes of ranjit singh) a holy site for sikh religion

Historic site

Worship place

Urn funerary of Sher e Punjab, Raja Ranjeet Singh. It was built by his son Kharak Singh on the very place where king was cremated

I LOVE THIS BECAUSE MY CAPTAIN

Holy place for sikh countiys

Not visited this place,but know all about sher-e-punjab maharaja ranjit singh. Wishing to visit this place. The one and only best ruler of whole and real punjab in which five rivers are present. At present no punjab exixts in world. Only two 2.5aabs are present, one in pak and other in india. Needs a true punjab and true maharaja to control punjab just like as maharaja ranjit singh. Only 19% sikh population and About 75% muslim population was present in punjab of 1849, but equality and a very well government was provided by Sher-e-Punjab. Salute to maharaja Ranjit singh

Historical place but they dont allow us to visit. Why? Its a historical place and everyone has right to visit it. Its not a someone private place.

The Samadhi of Ranjit Singh is a building housing the funerary urns of the Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh.WikipediaCompletion date:1848Function:Samadhi

Proud to be sikh

Good to vist

Wonderful place

Now it is in very poor condition. Needs to rebuild it.

It was good

Symbol of religious harmony

Nice building

Guards Cant enter the place.

LOVED THIS PLACE

Samadhi of raja ranjeet singh

I visited it .

Ok

OK

Historical place

Good

Waheguru g

6/10

Singh Community

.......

Best

Ruler of Punjab

Old is Gold

Nice place

Ok

Nice Place

Sher a punjab