Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach: Approximately 750 meters to the north-east of R.K. Khanna Tennis Stadium and 2 kilometers to the south-west of Bhikaji Cama Place Metro Station, via Harsukh Marg. Airport:Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Railway Station:Nizamuddin Railway Station Bus Station:Sarojini Nagar Bus Stand
The building, dating back to the Lodi period, is a fine example of architectural brilliance and has served as a favored final resting place for Lodi rulers and nobles. Built in the Lodi architectural style, the structure is approximately 7.7 square meters in size and features a magnificent domed design. Each side of the building includes a grey stone doorway that slightly projects outward. The dome, hemispherical in shape, rises from a low-neck octagonal drum and is crowned with a red sandstone pinnacle. The drum's top edge is decorated with a kangura (battlement) pattern, similar to those seen on roof parapets. The transition from the square base to the octagonal dome is achieved with great skill using squinches. A band of niche-shaped panels runs below the ceiling, and circular medallions decorate the spaces beside arched niches in the walls and spandrels. The southern doorway features a corbelled opening, while three of the original doorways have since been blocked. Inside the tomb lies a large plaster grave, measuring 2.68 meters by 1.64 meters and 1.64 meters in height, which is now covered with white ceramic tiles. The building is constructed using random rubble masonry and finished with plaster. There is no available local or traditional description associated with the site.
Year of Built: 15th - 16th Century
Address: At the south end, Humayunpur village, Safdarjung Enclave
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110029
Longitude: 77 11 40
Latitude: 28 33 40