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Tomb of Dai Anga

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Tomb of Dai Anga
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“The Tomb of Dai Anga, also known as the Gulabi Bagh, is a 17th-century Mughal tomb complex located in the Mughal-era suburb of Begampura, outside the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan.”
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Tomb of Dai Anga in Lahore, Pakistan

Tucked away behind the bustling Grand Trunk Road and modern railway lines in Lahore lies the Tomb of Dai Anga, a brilliant but frequently overlooked piece of Mughal heritage. Built in 1671, this mausoleum belongs to Zeb-un-Nisa, popularly known as Dai Anga, who was the wet nurse of Emperor Shah Jahan and a woman of significant wealth and influence in the royal court. Architectural enthusiasts w…

Mausoleum built in 1671 for Zeb-un-Nisa, wet nurse of Emperor Shah Jahan

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