Handira Mausoleum, Sultanpur Lodhi

Handira Mausoleum, Sultanpur Lodhi is situated on the bank of river Kali Bein. The town of Sultanpur Lodhi is situated in the Kapurthala District of Punjab. The monument is a dignified structure with magnificent domes, pointed arches, several arched windows and jharokas. It is an octagonal structure and has four gates in the four cardinal directions. It is an elegant and balanced building of strength and weight.

The Handira Mausoleum, Sultanpur Lodhi is 36 km from Jalandhar. It is best to base yourself in Jalandhar, since there are many hotels and other facilities for the visitors, while visiting this mausoleum. This is one of the most significant historical sites in Punjab.

Another major attraction of Sultanpur Lodhi is the Gurdwara Ber Sahib. This place is connected to Guru Nanak Devji as he spent the early years of his life in and around Sultanpur Lodhi. Mazaar Shah, Hujra Hajira and the Serai Nurmahal are among the other historical buildings of this place. The Serai Nurmahal here is known to be the oldest building of Sultanpur Lodhi.

Apart from the Handira Mausoleum, Sultanpur Lodhi there are many other mausoleums that can be visited on a trip to Punjab. Bhir in Ludhiana and the tomb of Mir-i- Mran Sirhind are the most important among them. You can also visit the Mausoleums of Ustad and Shagird, Nakodar in Jalandhar.

Buses are available that will take you to Sultanpur Lodhi from Jalandhar. Handira Mausoleum of Sulatanpur Lodhi is one of the most significant historical remains in Punjab.