Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach: Approximately 650 meters southwest of Mehrauli Bus Terminal via Kalka Das Marg and about 2.5 kilometers northwest of Qutub Minar Metro Station via NH 148A and Kalka Das Marg, west of Mehrauli-Gurugram Road. A road leads to the cremation ground. Airport: IGI (Indira Gandhi International Airport) Railway Station: Nizamuddin Railway Station Bus Station: Mehrauli Bus Terminal
The Chihaltan Chihalman is a historic graveyard known for housing the graves of 46 revered Muhammadan saints, collectively referred to as the Abdals. In Sufi theology, Abdals hold a significant spiritual status, as they are believed to be divinely appointed by Allah to sustain the world's existence through their spiritual influence. This site, deeply rooted in Islamic mysticism, continues to be a place of religious importance where regular prayers and significant religious ceremonies take place at the dargah. Architecturally, the site reflects the Lodi style, characterized by its simplicity and structural robustness. The graveyard is accessible via a staircase located at its north-east corner, leading to a sacred space containing 46 plaster-covered graves. Among these, the most prominent is the grave of Sayyid Kabiruddin Auliya, situated in the north-west corner. This particular grave measures approximately 2.34 square meters in area and stands at a height of 0.48 meters. A brick masonry chamber is erected at the south-west corner of the graveyard. This structure serves a dual purpose, functioning both as a religious space and as a dwelling house. The entire graveyard, including the graves and the chamber, is constructed using brick masonry and finished with a layer of cement plaster, ensuring structural integrity and durability. The use of traditional materials in its construction is indicative of the architectural practices prevalent during the Lodi period.
Year of Built: 15th - 16th Century
Address: Approx. 100 m to the North-East of Son Burj, A road leads to Ghausiya colony, Ward No-8, Khasra No-2
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110030
Longitude: 77 10 43
Latitude: 28 30 45