Delhi : Khan-I-Khanan Tomb near Humayun Tomb Complex

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Khan-I-Khanan Tomb is located very close to Humayun Tomb Complex. It is located on the Rahim Khan Marg which is off the Mathura Road. 

Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

It was built Abdur Rahim Khan-I-Khanan (1556 to 1627 AD). He served both Akbar and Jehangir in his lifetime. He constructed the tomb on his wife's death in 1598. He was later buried there in 1627 AD. For history of the tomb, please refer to the photos. 

Another photo of Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

The tomb has a garden around it, it was made of red sandstone, I found similarities in the design, as it was similar to Humayun Tomb in Humayun Tomb Complex. Except that the latter is more grand than this one. Again it didn't have any visitors apart from Rohan and me. 

Information on Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

The tomb is placed on the first level. The tomb structure is not in very good condition, as portions of it have fallen down over the years, and no effort is taken in maintaining what remains of it, is clearly visible. 

Information on Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

Again entry within it is restricted.

 Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

We sat here for sometime, it was almost dusk now, we then decided to head to India Gate. 

 Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

Delhi : Nila Gumbad in Humayun Tomb Complex

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

The  Nila Gumbad is located in the Humayun Tomb Complex, which is located near Sunder Nursery and Sabj Burj on the Mathura Road, the closest railway station being Hazrat Nizammuddin.

Nila Gumbad

Nila Gumbad means blue dome and is located behind Humayun Tomb and very close to the Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway station.

Rohan tole me that a long time the river Yamuna used to flow next to it. I did find that a bit difficult to believe. Centuries ago, it changed its course due to geographic reasons. Now it is replaced by the railway line. 

It was built in  1625 by Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana, a noblesman in Akbar's court.

Not sure as to whose grave lies in its premises.

Nila Gumbad

The dome still has some blue tiles on them. The walls of it are made of stone, blue colored ties in various patterns still adore the walls. Entry inside the dome is restricted and there is a watchman standing outside, but his knowledge in history is zero. 

We then headed off to see Khan-I-Khanan's Tomb which is located on the Mathura Road.