Tomb of Adham Khan, Delhi

Adham Khan's Tomb is the 16th-century tomb of Adham Khan, a general of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This mausoleum was built in 1562 and has been declared a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India or ASI. It is now a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India. Adham Khan was a notable figure during the reign of Emperor Akbar, and his tomb holds historical and architectural significance. Adham Khan was an important noble and military commander in the court of Emperor Akbar. He was the son of Maham Anga, who served as Akbar's nurse and foster mother. However, Adham Khan's life took a tragic turn when he killed Ataga Khan, another prominent emir of the court. In response, Akbar ordered Adham Khan to be executed by throwing him from the ramparts of Agra Fort. After his death a tomb was built in his honour.

The mausoleum incorporates Mughal architectural elements and is made primarily of red sandstone. Its base is square and it stands on a high platform. The central chamber of the mausoleum houses the tomb of Adham Khan, and the walls are adorned with intricate carvings and decorative features. It includes a domed octagonal chamber in the Lodhi dynasty style and the Sayyid dynasty in the early 14th century. It has a verandah with three openings on each side. It is known as Bul-Bulayan (a labyrinth or labyrinth), because of the many passages in the thickness of its walls where a visitor would often lose his way.

• The mausoleum displays Mughal architectural elements with a mix of Persian and Indian influences.
• The base of the tomb is square and is placed on a high platform. In its central chamber is the tomb of Adham Khan.
• The walls are adorned with intricate carvings, floral motifs and geometric patterns, reflecting the artistic mastery of the time.
• The mausoleum is generally open to the public, and visitors can take a tour around it, learning about its history and appreciating the intricate architectural details.
• The tomb is opposite the Mehrauli Bus Terminal and many commuters use it as a waiting place.
• It is an octahedron with three arched openings in each "edge", decorated with a dome and small towers at the corners.

📅 Last update: 2024-02-03 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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