Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam
مقبرہ شاہ رکن عالم
This 14th-century octagonal red-brick shrine in the Tughlaq style has a blue-and-white glazed-tile dome that defines the skyline of Multan.
This is the tomb of the Sufi saint Rukn-i-Alam Abul Fateh. Built in 1320–1324 on a high ground within the old fortress, it has an octagonal two-tiered brick body topped by a massive dome. The exterior is decorated with blue-and-white glazed tiles and woodcarving. It is on UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage Sites.
Entry is free. You must remove your shoes. Women should cover their heads and wear long sleeves and long trousers. The view of the old city from in front of the tomb is at its best at sunset.
The shrine is about 300 meters from the Shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya.
Opening hours
About 05:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Multan Fort (Qasim Bagh)
- Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar)
- Hussain Agahi Bazaar
- Shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya
- Ali Muhammad Khan Mosque
- Prahladpuri Temple
- Shrine of Shah Yousaf Gardezi
- Shrine of Musa Pak Shaheed