Delhi : Arched Platform in Sunder Nursery

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Arched Platform in Sunder Nursery is a 16th century Mosque. 

When I first saw it, I was under the impression that it was a watchtower. But a watchtower is always atop a hill not on ground level.

The square shaped structure is on a podium, a few steps lead to the top. It has three arched windows on the front of it, the middle one being the biggest and the other two twin windows on the side.

Pillars of equal height which are placed equidistant from each other survive around the structure.

The Central Public Works Department (CPWD)is working on the reconstruction of this Mosque based on the structural information and photographs provided by INTACH publication, Delhi. 

Delhi : Sunder Nursery

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Sunder Nursery, is a 70 acre land on which stand many monuments. It houses the Sundar Burj, Sundar Mahal , Lakkarwala Burj, Garden Pavillion, Arched Platform and Graves.

The Nursery is maintained by Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

The Sunder Nursery was formerly known as Azim Baug, These 16^th century monuments are located very close to Humayun’s Tomb and Nizamuddin Basti.

After visiting Gol Gumbad, Sabz Burj and Barakhamba Monument we came here. 

The CPWD is doing a good job of restoring the monuments in the premises. It is also creating gardens in the premises, which adds to the feel good factor  for it.

Once the conservation and restoration work is done, the Nursery will portray a completely different picture about the place. Flashback…

Other historic sites in and around Delhi are Sunder Nursery, Humayun Tomb Complex, Mehrauli Archaeological Park and 
Qutub Complex. A must for history lovers.