Indo Islamic Heritage
How to Reach: Distance: Approximately 1.5 km from Lajpat Nagar Metro Station Airport: Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Railway Station: Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station Bus Station: Sarai Kale Khan Bus Stand
This tomb, built during the Lodi period, is an example of Indo-Persian architecture. It stands on a raised platform and features a colonnaded pavilion topped with a domical structure. The entrance to the tomb is from the eastern side, flanked by pyramidal forms on either side. A rectangular post supports a corbel and a pointed arch, above which runs a parapet adorned with Kangoora patterns. Between the keystones of the arches, trellis work can be seen. A chhatri is present at the north-west corner, indicating that similar structures might have existed on all corners, although only one remains now. The tomb also includes an octagonal drum decorated with Kangoora motifs and minarets at its corners. The capitals of the pillars are embellished with geometric and leaf designs. The structure is primarily built of stone, bricks, and lime mortar. Renovation efforts have introduced modern materials such as cement and random rubble masonry.
Year of Built: 15th Century
Address: Opposite A-14, Defence Colony
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110024
Longitude: 77 23 26
Latitude: 28 57 34