Indo Islamic Heritage
Chirag Delhi is a locality situated in South Delhi, India. It is approximately 850 meters southwest of the Chirag Delhi bus stand, accessible via the Chirag Delhi Bazar Wali Gali, and about 500 meters southwest of the Chirag Delhi metro station. The area is centrally located on the southern side of the Chirag Delhi village. The nearest airport to Chirag Delhi is the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), and the closest railway station is Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. The locality is well-connected by public transportation, with the Chirag Delhi bus stand and metro station in close proximity.
The tomb attributed to the granddaughter of Shaikh Farid Shakarganj is a notable example of Lodi-era architecture. This hexagonal chhatri (canopy) spans a diameter of 3.81 meters and is crowned by a dome featuring an inverted lotus finial. The structure is supported by six local grey stone columns. Above the chhajja (projecting eave), the parapet is adorned with a double row of kangura battlements crafted from red sandstone, though currently painted white. At the center lies a stone grave. The tomb has undergone multiple instances of whitewashing over time. The primary construction materials include sandstone and local grey stone, with the dome coated in plaster. NMMA.NIC.IN Shaikh Farid Shakarganj, also known as Baba Farid, was a prominent Sufi saint of the Chishti order, born in 1173 AD in the Multan district (now in Pakistan). He was a disciple of Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki and is celebrated for his spiritual teachings and contributions to Punjabi literature. His hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism. SEARCHGURBANI.COM While specific historical details about the tomb's occupant are scarce, the architectural features and materials used in its construction reflect the stylistic elements characteristic of the Lodi period in Delhi.
Year of Built: 15th - 16th Century
Address: Dargah Complex, Chiragh Delhi
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110016
Longitude: 77 13 54
Latitude: 28 32 42