Hiran Minar
Mughal era complex, located in Pakistan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hiran Minar (Urdu: ہرن مینار; or "The Deer Tower") is an early 16th-century Mughal era complex in Sheikhupura, in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It was built at the site of a game reserve in honor of Mughal Emperor Jahangir's beloved antelope, Mansraj.[3] The emperor is remembered for his fondness of nature,[4] and his complex embodies the Mughal relationship between humans, pets and hunting.[5][1]
ہرن مینار | |
31°44′35″N 73°57′18.7″E | |
Location | Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan |
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Beginning date | 1607 |
Completion date | 1620[1][2] |
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Emperor Jahangir's unique tribute to his beloved companion began the tradition of the burial of animals for several centuries on. [6]
The architectural prototype of the Hiran Minar has been connected to another monument also named the Hiran Minar of Fatzhpur Aikri measures 21 meters in height, the tower's plan is octagonal at its base, then transitions over to being circular at the height of 3.91 meters and topped with a chhairi. [7]
The landmark was proclaimed secure by the under the Ancient Monuments Reservation Act,1904 (Antiquities Act,1975) in 1916. The Hiran Minar and Tank Sheikhupura is likewise engraved on Provisional list of UNESCO World Heritage.[8]