Mariam uz-Zamani died in 1623.[1] Even in her death, she remained closest to her husband. She is Akbar's only wife to be buried close to him, as per her wish.[54] A vav or step well was constructed by her son, Emperor Jahangir,as per her last wishes. The grave itself is underground with a flight of steps leading to it. Her tomb, built in 1623-27, is on the Tantpur road now known as in Jyoti Nagar. Though she remained Hindu after her marriage, she was buried according to Islamic custom, near her husband's mausoleum. Mariam's Tomb is only a kilometre from Tomb of Akbar the Great. The tomb's location reduced its chances of becoming a tourist attraction, but likewise, its lack of visibility meant it fell into a state of disrepair.[55] Later, taken over by ASI, her resting place is now dignified.[56]
There are some interesting aspects to the tomb, pri