Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach: Approximately 2.5 km from Qutub Minar Metro Station via Kalka Das Marg. Airport: Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Railway Station: Tughlakabad Railway Station Bus Station: Andheria Mod Bus Stand
The graveyard, featuring a domed gateway, is believed to have been constructed during the Lodi era and is locally known as a Dargah graveyard. It houses forty-six graves, which are said to belong to Muslim saints referred to as the Abdals. The site holds religious significance for the local community, who visit it regularly to offer prayers. Architecturally, the structure follows the Lodi style, with a prominent gateway located on the southern end. The gateway is built on a square plan and features arched openings, now sealed, along with pointed and multi-cusped arched niches. The spandrels are decorated with medallions, and the parapet showcases Kangura patterns. The gateway is topped with a bulbous dome resting on an octagonal base, crowned by an inverted lotus design. The graves, now painted green, are considered sacred, and the site is frequently visited by devotees. The walled structure is built using random rubble stone masonry and lime mortar, while the dome is constructed from lakhori bricks, stone masonry, and lime mortar, all coated with lime plaster.
Year of Built: 14th - 15th Century
Address: Mehrauli Archeological Park
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110030
Longitude: 77 11 16
Latitude: 28 31 09