Indo Islamic Heritage
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Approach: Approximately 750 meters south-west of the Mehrauli Bus Terminal via Kalka Das Marg, and about 2.2 kilometers north-west of the Qutub Minar Metro Station via NH 148A and Kalka Das Marg. It is located to the west of Mehrauli-Gurugram Road, with a road leading to the cremation ground. Airport:Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Railway Station:Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station Bus Station:Mehrauli Bus Terminal
Shaikh Burhanuddin Mahmud Balkhi lived during the reign of Ghiyasuddin Balban and was renowned for his scholarship and piety. The site does not have any specific local or traditional description associated with it. Architecturally, the structure reflects the medieval style. The grave, which is finished with plaster, is built on a platform measuring approximately 2.16 meters by 1 meter and stands 0.7 meters high. It is enclosed by rubble masonry. Originally, there was a low wall featuring a mihrab (a niche indicating the direction of Mecca) located at the center of the western side of the platform. The structure is primarily built using rubble masonry, with the grave itself plastered for finishing.
Year of Built: 13th -14th Century
Address: Approx. 55 m to the east of Chihaltan Chihalman, Ghausiya Colony
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110030
Longitude: 77 10 44
Latitude: 28 30 42