The sarai is situated in the village of same name, 29 km to the south east of Amritsar on the Taran Taran-Attari road. It is named after Amanat Khan, the famous calligrapher of Taj Mahal. It is a representative specimen of glazed tile decorations. The enclosure wall of the sarai has octagonal bastions at each corner. The Eastern and western sides of the sarai have elegant two storied gateways, with arched entrances, framed by bands of inscriptions, designed by Amanat Khan himself and executed on glazed tiles. The mortal remains of Amanat Khan lie buried to the east of the sarai, which was constructed by him during his life time.
In view of its historical importance, it was declared protected as a monument of national importance vide notification no. 19571 dated 25.06.1928.