Delhi : Ruined Homes near Balban's Tomb in Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Ruined Homes near Balban's Tomb is located in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park which is near the Qutub Complex, it is located on the Sri Aurobindo Marg and the closest Metro station being Qutub Minar.

Balban Tomb

Ruined Homes near Balban's Tomb

Ruined Homes near Balban's Tomb 

Ruined Homes near Balban's Tomb

Ruined Homes near Balban's Tomb

Ruined Homes near Balban's Tomb

A couple of structures stand near the Tomb of Balban. All the structures are in ruins now. These were all built of stone. When I took a closer look at the stones, I understood that they have been reworked upon. None of them have roofs, some have just the walls covered with vegetation. In its hay days, these might have been used by the locals to stay. 

Delhi : Balban's Tomb in Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Balban's Tomb is located in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park which is near the Qutub Complex, it is located on the Sri Aurobindo Marg and the closest Metro station being Qutub Minar.

Entrance to Balban's Tomb

History of Balban's Tomb

Ghiyas-ud-din Balban was the Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate. He was a reigned during the Mamluk Dynasty aka Slave Dynasty between 1266 AD and 1287 AD. He was born in the year 1206 AD.

Balban's Tomb premises

Balban's Tomb

Ghiyas-ud-din Balban was a fierce and strict administrator. He would not spare people who committed crimes, disobeyed laws. 

History of Balban's Tomb

After the demise of Ghiyas-ud-din Balban in 1287 AD, he was buried with royal honour at Mehrauli. The tomb and its premises are in ruins now. The tomb is open to the sky. 

Delhi : Mughul Tomb in Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Mughul Tomb is located in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park which is near the Qutub Complex, it is located on the Sri Aurobindo Marg and the closest Metro station being Qutub Minar. 

Writeup on Mughul Tomb 

It is said that, it was built in the 18th century. Not sure who was buried here. 

Mughul Tomb

The tomb is square shaped with a dome atop it. The tomb premises it not maintained at all. There is no way to enter the tomb premises as the entire monument is caved in. It has vegetation growing all around it. 

Delhi : British Agent Sir Thomas Metcalfe's Canopy

Monday, August 17, 2015

British Agent Sir Thomas Metcalfe's Canopy is located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, which is located near Qutub Complex on the Sri Aurobindo Marg, the closest Metro station being Qutub Minar. 

Information on Metcalfe's Canopy

It is located near the Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb.

Metcalfe's Canopy

The Canopy aka Chatri is located atop a small hillock and offers a wonderful view of the Jamali Kamali Mosque and the Qutub Minar in a distance. The stone made Canopy is supported by six pillars which are sculptured. 

Qutub Minar from Metcalfe's Canopy

It felt good to rest here after walking for hour's in the hot sun. As it is on a height, feel refreshed with cool breeze. Not sure why it was placed here, in the middle of nowhere.

Jamali Kamali Mosque from Metcalfe's Canopy

We then headed over to see Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb.

Delhi : Enclosed Tomb in Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Thursday, August 13, 2015

 Enclosed Tomb is located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, which is located near Qutub Complex on the Sri Aurobindo Marg, the closest Metro station being Qutub Minar. 

About the Enclosed Tomb

Enclosed Tomb

Remains of the Enclosed Tomb

There are many small monuments in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, the best way to explore them is on foot. Though most of them are surrounded by bushes and wild growth, which sometimes makes it difficult to visit them. As these monuments are deserted it is advisable to go with friends for company. 

Not much information is available about the history of this monument apart from the signboard located near it. Looking at the monument it appears that restoration work has been done on the monument. 

Delhi : Arched Building in Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Arched Building is located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, which is located near Qutub Complex on the Sri Aurobindo Marg, the closest Metro station being Qutub Minar. 

Arched Building

There are many small monuments in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, the best way to explore them is on foot. Though most of them are surrounded by bushes and wild growth, which sometimes makes it difficult to visit them. As these monuments are deserted it is advisable to go with friends for company. 

Not much information is available about the history of this monument apart from the signboard located near it. 

Arched Building

The monument in the first photo is totally in ruins, the stone used for the construction is scattered around it with wild growth around it for company. 

The arched doors in the second photo have been worked on and restored. The wild growth around it needs to be removed. This reminded me of the arched fort walls of Vasai Fort. Though the roof atop it is missing, but the walls have small square shaped openings on the inside, maybe it was used to hold the roof. 

Delhi : Gumti in Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Friday, August 7, 2015

Gumti is located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, which is located near Qutub Complex on the Sri Aurobindo Marg, the closest Metro station being Qutub Minar. 

Information on Gumti

Gumti

There are many small monuments in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, the best way to explore them is on foot. Though most of them are surrounded by bushes and wild growth, which sometimes makes it difficult to visit them. As these monuments are deserted it is advisable to go with friends for company. 

Not much information is available about the history of this monument apart from the signboard located near it. 

Certain portions of the monument are in ruins, ASI should start the restoration work on this monument.