The Art and Architecture of Tomb of Ghazi Khan, District Dera Ghazi Khan Punjab

Abstract

The main objective and aim of this research under the title ‘The Art and Architecture of Tomb of Ghazi Khan, District Dera Ghazi Khan Punjab’ is to establish historical art and architecture. The aim of this research is to know about the historical background of the Tomb, document the prominent features of the art and architecture of the Tomb and to give the comparison of the Tomb with other Tomb. The Tomb of Ghazi Khan is in Mohallah Zamindaran, Dera Ghazi Khan. This is the oldest structure of the city. The Tomb of Ghazi Khan was built in the beginning of 15th century. This research explores Its principle entryway which is from eastern side and two little entryways are within north and south. In it there are 11 graves, which are of the group of Ghazi Khan. The tomb of Ghazi khan is a very rich architectural point of view, this tomb has all the basic characteristics of Kalhoro period architecture and give us the historical Kalhoro emperor’s background.