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.[42] 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.