Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach: Approximately 2.5 kilometers from Jor Bagh Metro Station via Lodhi Road. It is situated near Muhammad Shah’s Tomb. Airport: Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Railway Station: Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station Bus Station: Sarai Kale Khan Bus Station
The structure is believed to have been built during the Lodi period and features a rare and unusual oblong architectural design. It is a rectangular structure topped with an oblong superstructure that culminates in an inverted lotus design. The front façade showcases three horse-shoe arch openings, while the other sides have single arched openings. The parapet is beautifully designed in a typical Persian style, reflecting Indo-Persian architectural influence. The building is constructed using random rubble masonry and stone, with the walls finished in lime plaster. There are no known local or traditional associations linked to the site.
Year of Built: 14th - 15th Century
Address: Lodi Garden, between Bara Gumbad & Muhammed Shah s Tomb.
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110003
Longitude: 77 13 10
Latitude: 28 35 30