LAHORE: The Punjab government has transferred the administrative control of the tombs of Mughal Emperor Jahangir and his wife Empress Noor Jahan to the Walled City of Lahore Authority for conservation, preservation and better tourism mechanism.

According to a notification, a related summary was approved by the chief minister on October 25.

Walled City of Lahore Authority officials said it would ensure cleanliness of the monuments and restore their decaying structures, attracting tourists from home and abroad. The authority is also managing the Lahore Fort and Delhi Gate’s Shahi Hamam. The Tomb of Emperor Jahangir was built in 1637 in Shahdara. It is famous for its interiors that are extensively embellished with frescoes and marble. The Tomb of Empress Noor Jahan is a 17th-century structure. Its marble was plundered during theSikh erain 18th century for use at theGolden Temple in Amritsar.

Published in Dawn, November 23rd, 2019