Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach: Approximately 350 meters south-west of Mehrauli Bus Stand and about 1.7 kilometers north-northwest of Qutub Minar Metro Station. It is located immediately south of the tomb of Qutub Sahib in Mehrauli. Airport:Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Railway Station:Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station Bus Station:Mehrauli Bus Stand
The grave is associated with one of the Nawabs from the Mughal period. The title Khan-I-Khanan, meaning "Lord of Lords," was originally a military designation for the highest command but later became an honorific title. The grave platform is built around a courtyard and is paved with marble. The grave itself is made of finely engraved marble and inscribed with a verse from the Quran. It measures approximately 1.8 meters in length, 0.6 meters in width, and 0.42 meters in height. Notably, the grave has been relocated from its original position. The structure is made using rubble and brick masonry with marble elements. The columns are constructed from red sandstone, and the flooring is cemented. There is no local or traditional description associated with this built heritage site. Architecturally, it follows the Mughal style.
Year of Built: 18th - 19th Century
Address: In the Dargah of Qutub Sahib, opposite the mosque of Qutub Sahib, Ward No-7, Mehrauli
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110030
Longitude: 77 10 50
Latitude: 28 31 9