Mausoleum of Sheikh Rukn-e-Alam in Multan

Sheikh Rukn-ud-Din Abul Fath (1251–1335) commonly known by the title Rukn-e-Alam (pillar of the world) commonly called Shah Rukne Alam was among the eminent Sufi saints from Multan, Pakistan.

The Shaikh was the son of Pir Sadar-Al-Din Arif born at Multan on Friday, the 9th of Ramadan 649 Hijri (26 November 1251).^[1] He was the grandson and successor of Shaikh Baha-Ud-Din Zakariya.

Shaikh Rukn-e-Alam (Rukn-al-Din) died on Friday, the 7th of Jumada al-awwal 735 Hijri (3 January 1335). He was buried in the mausoleum of his grandfather, according to his own will. After sometime, however, his coffin was transferred to the present mausoleum. Upon his death the Sheikh conferred his spiritual succession to Sheikh Hamid ud Din al Hakim, buried at Mau Mubarak in Rahim Yar Khan, who was his Khalifa e Awal and was married to his aunt, the daughter of Sheikh Baha ud Din Zikriya.

The saint is still revered today and his tomb is the focus of the pilgrimage of over 100,000 pilgrims from all over South Asia who visit and commemorate his memory.^[2] Makhdoom Shahabuddin who is the Sajjada Nashin of Sheikh Hamid ud Din al Hakim is the current Sajjada Nashin and custodian of the Mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam.^[3]

Mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam[link]

Coordinates: 30°11′56″N 71°28′17″E / 30.19889°N 71.47139°E / 30.19889; 71.47139

Rukn-e-Alam Tomb taken by William Henry Baker in 1865

Another view of Mausoleum

The tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam was built between 1320 and 1324, is an unmatched pre-Moghul masterpiece. The Mausoleum of Rukn-i-Alam could possibly be considered as the glory of Multan.

From whichever side the city is approached, the most prominent thing that can be seen from miles all around is a huge dome. This dome is the Shrine of the saint. The tomb is located on the southwest side of the Fort premises. This elegant building is an octagon, 51 feet 9 inches in diameter internally, with walls 41 feet 4 inches high and 13 feet 3 inches thick, supported at the angles by sloping towers. Over this is a smaller octagon 25 feet 8 inches, on the exterior side, and 26 feet 10 inches high, leaving a narrow passage all round the top of the lower storey for the Moazzan, or public caller to prayers. The whole is surmounted by a hemispherical dome of 58 feet external diameter. The total height of the building, including a plinth of 3 feet, is 100 feet. As it stands on the high ground, the total height above the road level is 150 feet.^[4]

Besides its religious importance, the mausoleum is also of considerable archaeological value as its dome is reputed to be the second largest in the world. The mausoleum is built entirely of red brick, bounded with beams of shisham wood, which have now turned black after so many centuries. The whole of the exterior is elaborately ornamented with glazed tile panels, string-courses and battlements. Colors used are dark blue, azure, and white, contrasted with the deep red of the finely polished bricks.

The tomb was said to have been built by Ghias-ud-Din Tughlak (r. 1320-1325) for himself during the days of his governorship of Depalpur, between 1320 and 1324 AD, but was given by his son, Muhammad bin Tughluq to the descendents of Shah Rukn-e-Alam for the latter’s burial in 1330.

The mausoleum of Rukn-e-Alam has been admired by not only the travelers and chroniclers but also by the art-historians and archaeologist who wrote the architectural history of the subcontinent.

In the 1970s the mausoleum was thoroughly repaired and renovated by the Auqaf Department of the Punjab Government. The entire glittering glazed interior is the result of new tiles and brickwork done by the Kashigars of Multan.^[1]

Notes[link]

See also[link]

• Baha-ud-din Zakariya
• List of mausolea
• Mausoleums of Multan
• Qari Muhammad Muslehuddin Siddiqui

External links[link]

• Shah Rukn-e-Alam
• Mausoleums of Multan, Shah Rukn-e-Alam

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Javed Khan is an Indian actor who has acted in minor roles in more than 150 films.

He is best known for his role in movie Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, Andaz Apna Apna as Anand Akela, and TV series Mirza Ghalib & Nukkad.

Selected filmography[link]

Films[link]

• Chak De! India (2007) .... Sukhlal
• Umrao Jaan (2006) .... Peer Baksh
• Phir Hera Pheri (2006) .... Havaldar
• Tom, Dick, and Harry (2006) .... Soprano's assistant
• Kyon Ki... (2005) .... Inmate #33
• Shaadi No. 1 (2005) .... Marriage Registrar
• Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003) .... Raju Nepali
• Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) .... Ram Singh
• Chal Mere Bhai (2000) .... Murari
• Hello Brother (1999)
• Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) .... Constable who brought in Sharafat Ali
• Coolie No. 1 (1995)
• Dil Ka Doctor (1995) .... Raghu
• Inteqam Ke Sholay (1995)
• Andaz Apna Apna (1994) .... Anand Akela
• Laadla (1994) .... Employee
• Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) .... Thief
• Platform (1993)
• Bol Radha Bol (1992) .... Postman
• Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992) .... Constable
• Sadak (1991)
• Khooni Raat (1991)
• Aashiqui (1990) .... Uncle Peter
• Tridev (1989) .... Ramu
• Guru (1989/I)
• Jaal (1986) .... Gundhu
• Faasle (1985) .... Nandu
• Meraa Ghar Mere Bachche (1985) .... Ramswarup Seksaria - Newsweek's photographer
• Baadal (1985) .... Vikram's Man
• Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) .... Manglu
• Lorie (1984) .... Bus Conductor
• Woh 7 Din (1983)
• Rang Birangi (1983) .... Seller Tickets in Kino
• Pasand Apni Apni (1983) .... Maruti
• Talabandi (1983)
• Sun Sajna (1982) .... Chotu (Gopi's brother)
• Prem Rog (1982) .... Kedara
• Apna Bana Lo (1982) .... Tamasha
• Zakhmee Insaan (1982)
• Naram Garam (1981) .... Chandu
• Nakhuda (1981) .... Nawab (Waiter)
• Patthar Se Takkar (1980) .... Havaldar
• Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979) .... Jagjit
• Prem Bandhan (1979)- Eve teaser
• Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime (1978) .... Shastry's Son
• Doosara Aadmi (1977)
• Alibaba Marjinaa (1977)
• Ram Bharose (1977)

TV Series[link]

• Nukkad (1986) .... Karim Hajaam (barber)
• Mirza Ghalib (1988)

External links[link]

• Javed Khan at the Internet Movie Database

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