Mausoleum of Timur Shah Durrani explained

Tomb of Timur Shah Durrani
Coordinates:	34.5164°N 69.1754°W
Location:	Kabul, Afghanistan

The tomb of Timur Shah Durrani (Maqbara-i-Timur Shah) is located in Kabul and was built in 1815.^[1] It is the mausoleum of Timur Shah Durrani, who was the second ruler of the Durrani Empire, from 1772–1793. In 1776 Timur Shah chose Kabul as the capital of Afghanistan, which was Kandahar until then.^[2] Although he died in 1793 in Char Bagh, it wasn't until years later that the tomb was built. Timur Shah was later buried in here.^{[3] [4] [5]}

The mausoleum was heavily damaged during the Afghan Civil War. The building and its gardens were fully restored with the aid of the Aga Khan Development Network in 2012.^{[6] [7]} On 19 October 2012, Hamed Karzai, president at the time re-opened the mausoleum.^[8]

See also

• Tomb of Ahmad Shah Durrani

External links

• Old image of the tomb

Notes and References

1. Web site: Afghanistan Significant Site 112. Kabul - Timur Shah Mausoleum. www.cemml.colostate.edu. 2020-05-29.
2. Web site: Timur Shah's Mosque [sic. for tomb, Kabul].]. Wright. Colin. www.bl.uk. 2020-05-29.
3. Web site: Timur Shah Durrani (1748-1793) - Find A Grave.... www.findagrave.com. en. 2020-05-29.
4. Web site: Afghanistan a History from 1260 to the Present.
5. Web site: Timur Shah Mausoleum Restoration. Archnet. 2020-05-29.
6. Web site: Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance . Akdn.org . 2012-10-19 . 2013-12-08.
7. Web site: President Karzai Inaugurates King Timur Shah Durrani Mausoleum - Office of the President . President.gov.af . 2012-10-19 . 2013-12-08.
8. Web site: Kabul's Timur Shah Mausoleum opened by President Karzai and the Aga Khan Aga Khan Development Network. www.akdn.org. 2020-05-29.