Lal Khan Tomb

Lal Khan Tomb is a historic mausoleum located in the Rajghat area of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, near the confluence of the Varuna and Ganges rivers. Built in 1773, it is the tomb of Lal Khan, an attendant of Maharaja Balwant Singh of Benares. Notable for its late Mughal-style architecture with domes, arches and a walled enclosure, it is a protected monument of archaeological importance and a point of interest for heritage visitors.

Visitors can expect a small, walled tomb complex set on elevated ground near Rajghat with views toward the river. The structure features a domed tomb chamber, arched openings, and remnants of a mosque within the enclosure. The surroundings are relatively quiet compared to central Varanasi ghats, with open grounds, historic masonry, and interpretive heritage character. Visitors can explore the exterior, view architectural details, and take photographs of the monument and landscape.

The tomb was built in 1773 for Lal Khan, a servant and confidant of Maharaja Balwant Singh, the ruler of Benares. It represents late Mughal architectural style during the Benares State period and is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.

The tomb illustrates the architectural and cultural traditions of 18th-century Varanasi under the Benares rulers, combining funerary and religious elements with a mosque within the same enclosure, and remains an example of the region's heritage architecture.