Tomb of abdul rahim khankhanacademy

Rahim khan-e-khana was one of the nine gems, also known as the ‘navratnas’ of Emperor Akbar. When Rahim was four years old, his father was assassinated on his way to Arabia. Therefore, he was taken care of by the Emperor, and he completed his education there only.

Tomb of abdul rahim khankhanacademy

He was a great scholar who wrote 700 couplets in the language ‘hindavi’ which are still taught in schools across the country. He had a substantial impact on Mughal policies, administration, and legacy. Hence he was admired by the king.

Emperor Akbar got his foster sister and daughter of Shamsuddin Muhammad Atgah married to Rahim. The tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-e-Khana was originally built in memory of Rahim’s wife. The first mausoleum that was ever built for a lady.

Tomb of abdul rahim khankhanacademy in turkey

Significance of the tomb:

The tomb served as a base of inspiration for the design of Humayun’s tomb and the Taj Mahal. Abdul Rahim Khan-e-Khana’s tomb is located in close vicinity to the Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah.

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