✈️ Travel Jul 1, 2026

Tomb of Dai Anga in Lahore, Pakistan

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Tomb of Dai Anga in Lahore, Pakistan
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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 will marvel at the structure's brilliant, albeit fading, Kashi-kari (mosaic tile work) featuring intrica

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