Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach: Approximately 100 meters north of The Idgah and 650 meters south-east of Mehrauli Bus Stand, located on Desu Road. Airport: Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Railway Station: Nizamuddin Railway Station Bus Station: Mehrauli Bus Stand
Shaikh Imamuddin Abdal is believed to have been a revered saint and the father of Hazrat Sheikh Shahabuddin Ashiq Allah. The site continues to hold religious significance, where devotees regularly offer prayers and perform rituals using flowers, incense sticks, and oil lamps. Architecturally, the structure reflects the Khilji style. The grave is positioned on a high raised platform, enclosed by a brick wall. It is plastered and covered with a green and golden chaddar, symbolizing its spiritual importance. Originally paved with rubble, the floor and walls are now clad in white ceramic tiles. The entire enclosure is roofed with a corrugated iron sheet. Over time, the structure has undergone several renovations, which have somewhat altered its original character. The building is primarily constructed using rubble masonry and is finished with thick coats of chunam (lime plaster).
Year of Built: 13th -14th Century
Address: Approx. 25 m to the east of the tomb of Hazrat Sheikh Shahabuddin, North of Mehrauli
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110030
Longitude: 77 10 38
Latitude: 28 31 46