About Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
The Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh marks the cremation site of the founder of the Sikh Empire, who ruled Punjab from Lahore until 1839. Its gilded domes and white marble stand beside Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque.
A significant site of Sikh heritage in the heart of Mughal Lahore, it’s a key stop on Sikh heritage tours and a striking piece of early-19th-century architecture.
Highlights
- Marble samadhi, Gilded domes and fluted cupolas over the memorial.
- Ranjit Singh, Memorial to the ‘Lion of Punjab’.
- Adjacent sites, Beside Gurdwara Dera Sahib and the Fort.
- Sikh heritage, A focal point for pilgrims and history lovers.
Nearby & related sites
1.5–2 hours (or as part of a day)Gurdwara Dera Sahib Lahore Tour
Darshan at the martyrdom site of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, in the heart of old Lahore.
From $35 pp
Lahore Fort (Shahi Qila)
The UNESCO citadel of the Mughal emperors, palaces, halls and the Sheesh Mahal.
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The finest surviving Sikh-period haveli in Lahore, richly frescoed within.
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