BUDSHAH UN DUMAT
This is century monument is situated on the right bank of River Jhelum near Zainakadal in Srinagar. It is the tomb of Sultan Zain-ul-Abdin’s mother, Miradevi. The Sultan, known as ‘Budshah’ or the Great King, constructed it in 1465 AD. Some believe it was constructed by Miradevi’s husband, Sikandar. From the central dome hangs an iron chain which created a misconception among the Hindus that the structure was originally a temple. To its North, the tomb has a burial ground called Mazar-e-Salateen, where King Zain-ul-Abdin, his mother, Miradevi, Sultan Sikandar and Mirza Hyder Dughlat are buried. It is a remarkable example of Shahgiri architecture.
