Sultan Ghari's Tomb

Hindi: सुल्तान ग़ारी Sultān Ġārī, Urdu: سلطان غاری

The first tomb built in Delhi, built by Sultan Iltutmish in 1231 for his son Prince Ghiyasuddin Muhammad. This was later renovated by Feroz Shah Tughlaq. It is in the form of a fortress with a courtyard-like layout, not common among tombs. The octagonal grave–chamber with the crypt has an underground opening. The western prayer wall has a mihrab, decorated with marble in exquisite Turkish and Afghan design and includes some inscriptions from the Quran. The front, marble facade, dated to Feroze Shah's rule (1351–88). The prayer chamber depicts a base slab of a Linga. - Events: # Thursday is a special (tolerance) day for worship when devotees both Hindus and Muslims. # Every year, on the 17th day of the Islamic month between Ramadan and Eid festivals, the “Urs of Nasiruddin Shah” (death anniversary) fest is held.

Address

Garhi's Tomb Rd, Ruchi Vihar, Vasant Kunj

Getting there

take bus 66 to stop IMIC Hospital; metro:, 2 km NW

Website

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