Nizam-ud-Din Auliya Shrine Complex

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Creator(s)

Indian (South Asian), Islamic

Time period

creation date: 1562-1567

Location

Site: Delhi (India)

Cultural context

Indian (South Asian)

Islamic

Description

The ancient Muslim neighborhood of Nizam ud Din, near Humayun's tomb in eastern Delhi, grew around the tomb and shrine (dargah) of the saint, Shaikh Nizam-ud-din (1236-1325). The tomb sits in a walled enclosure at the center of the neighborhood accessed only by small alleys and passages. The tomb, an important destination for pilgrims to this day, has been rebuilt many times. The present structure is based on the edifice built during the reign of Akbar, in 1562, but it has been renovated and embellished repeatedly. The tomb stands close to other buildings, and sits on the courtyard of a large mosque. The enclusure also contains smaller tombs dedicated to Jahanara, the daughter of Shah Jahan, and to Amir Khusrau, the poet and thinker who was a disciple of Nizam ud Din. The tomb is square in plan, with marble screens (jalis) supported by carved pillars.
Source: Archnet

general view, view of complex with flower seller at left

Work type

Shrine (structure)

Complex

Medium

marble

stone

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