The tomb of Qutb ud-Din Aibak is located at the northern end of Anarkali Bazaar in Lahore, Pakistan

The tomb commemorates Qutb ud Din Aibak, the founder of Slave Dynasty (1206-1290) in Sub Continent

 Aibak played a key role in Shahabudin Ghori’s invasions of India, contributing to the annexation of large areas of northern India.

In recognition of his service, Aibak was appointed as the viceroy or governor of the Indian territories conquered by Shahabuddin Ghori

Following Ghori's assassination by the Ghakkars near Jhelum in 1206, Qutb ud-Din Aibak assumed independent control of these territories.

 On 24 July 1206, he declared himself the ruler and established the Slave Dynasty.

He was the first of ten successive rulers, many of whom were also of slave origin, which led to the dynasty being commonly referred to as the ‘Slave Dynasty’.

.Qutb ud-Din Aibak died in 1210. His is situated within a small garden enclosure in the Anarkali area of Lahore

The present tomb structure was constructed in 1970 by the Department of Archaeology, Government of Pakistan.

 The reconstruction was designed to reflect the architectural style associated with the Sultanate period