The first structure over the grave of Sayyid Ahmad ibn Musa was built in the 13th century during the rule of the Salghurids, by the minister, a former Buyid prince.[1] He built a domed mausoleum over the grave and a porch. Local folklore tells that the grave was found when a light appeared over it, which caught the attention of the people, who told the minister about what they had seen.[1] The mausoleum stayed in that state for several years until the rule of the Injuids.[1] During that time, female Injuid monarch, Queen Tash Khatun, further expanded the structure.[2]

During Safavid rule in the 16th century, the building was extensively renovated.[1] Then in the 18th century, Nader Shah Afshar donated a golden chandelier, which was hung under the dome.[3] But a few years later, an earthquake struck Shiraz, and the complex of Shah Cheragh was heavily damaged by the tremors. The golden chandelier was lost during this time. But a year after the earthquake had passed, a man named Qandeel found some remains of the donated gold, which he used to fund the reconstruction of the Shah Cheragh funerary monument.[4]

During the Qajar period, several repairs were made to the building.[3] A silver zarih was also installed around the grave.[3]