Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach: Approximately 1.3 km south-east of Mehrauli Bus Stand and about 1 km north-east of Qutub Minar Metro Station Airport: Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Railway Station: Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station Bus Station: Mehrauli Bus Stand
The Lodi-period tomb, located near the tomb of Ghiyasuddin Balban, is notable for its unusual architectural features. Built in the Lodi architectural style, the structure is rectangular in plan and comprises two compartments. The northern compartment, larger in size, is topped with a plastered pyramidal roof and features a semi-domed bay projecting to the south. It has what appears to be an entrance between two stone columns, but an arch on higher ground now serves as the main entry, which is currently from the north. The southern compartment is particularly distinctive due to its unusual roofing system, which includes a half dome on the south side. Interestingly, there is no trace of any grave within the structure. The tomb is constructed using rubble masonry and local stone. There is no known local or traditional description associated with this heritage site.
Year of Built: 15th - 16th Century
Address: Immediately to the south of Balban s tomb, Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110030
Longitude: 77 11 19
Latitude: 28 31 8