Department of Archaeology 
| Sl.No. | Documentation Parameters | Explanatory Notes |
| 1. | Name of the Monument/ Site | TOMB OF MUHAMMAD QULI KHAN |
| 2. | Geo coordinates & Location | 28°52’ N, 77°18’E, it is located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park near Qutub Minar. https://maps.app.goo.gl/H86mqkvqWRTcm3UN6 |
| 3. | Approach | Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Minar Metro Station. Nearest Railway Station: Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. Nearest Bus Stop: Mehrauli Bus Stop. |
| 4. | Date/ Period | Belongs to Mughal Period |
| 5. | Brief History | In the early 17th century, the tomb was constructed for the Muhammad Quli Khan; he was the brother of Adham Khan who was the son of Maham Anga-the wet nurse of Mughal emperor Akbar. It was originally decorated with painted plaster. Later, Sir Thomas Theophilus Metcalfe, the Governor General of India (1835-53), converted it into a residence for his use during monsoon and converted the enclosure into a garden with terraces, watercourses and pavilions, it was called as “Dilkhusa.” At that time. |
| 6. | Architectural style | The tomb stands on a high platform which is octagonal in plan from outside and square plan from inside. The enclosure in which the tomb stands was altered into a garden with terraces, water courses and pavilions, traces of which are still found. The interior is exquisitely ornamented with intricate and painted plasterwork. The exterior has designs of stucco plaster and on the eastern facade, there are remains of glazed tiles in shade of blue, green and yellow. |
