Tomb of Ahmad Shah Durrani

The Tomb of Ahmad Shah Durrani is located in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Tomb of Ahmad Shah Durrani1

It is the resting place of Ahmad Shah Durrani, the founder of the state of Afghanistan. The structure has a turquoise tiled dome.

In his tomb his epitaph is written:

The King of high rank, Ahmad Shah Durrani,
Was equal to Kisra in managing the affairs of his government.
In his time, from the awe of his glory and greatness,
The lioness nourished the stag with her milk.
From all sides in the ear of his enemies there arrived
A thousand reproofs from the tongue of his dagger.
The date of his departure for the house of mortality
Was the year of the Hijra 1186 (1772 A.D.)[1]

Within the compound is also the Friday Mosque with the Shrine of the Cloak, which is believed to be worn by the Prophet Muhammad. It has switched hands until finally resting here.

See also

References
  1. Nancy Hatch Dupree – An Historical Guide To Afghanistan – The South (Chapter 16)
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