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Unknown Tombs, Mehrauli Archaeological Park

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Sl.No. Documentation Parameters Explanatory Notes
1. Name of the Monument/ Site TOMB (JHAROKHA)
2. Geo coordinates & Location 28°31' N 77°11' E, Located inside Mehrauli Archaeological Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NuT2TfZEFtNxAD3V9
3. Approach Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Metro Station
Nearest Railway Station: Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
Nearest Bus Stop: Mehrauli Bus Stop
4. Date/ Period Pathan Period
5. Brief History The tomb lies within the present day Mehrauli Archaeological Park, which comprises several heritage structures within its complex from early 10th century to 19th century CE. This tomb belongs to Pathan Period and known for its unique windows (Jharokha).
6. Architectural style The tomb has a square plan with a hemispherical dome at the top. There are arched entrances on the north, south and east side that support the stone brackets and lintels on top. This is a composite construction where both trabeated and arcuated styles have been used. The south facade contains two Jharokhas attached with the main entrance and stairs. The interior of the tomb is ornamented with several motifs, brackets etc.

 

 

Sl.No. Documentation Parameters Explanatory Notes
1. Name of the Monument/ Site UNKNOWN TOMB (IN FRONT OF TOMB JHAROKHA)
2. Geo coordinates & Location 28°31' N 77°11' E, Located inside Mehrauli Archaeological Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NuT2TfZEFtNxAD3V9
3. Approach Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Metro Station
Nearest Railway Station: Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
Nearest Bus Stop: Mehrauli Bus Stop
4. Date/ Period Pathan Period
5. Brief History The tomb lies within the present day Mehrauli Archaeological Park, which comprises several heritage structures within its complex from early 10th century to 19th century CE. The history and significance of this tomb is unknown.
6. Architectural style The tomb stands on ground level from the surroundings, square in plan. It has a hemispherical dome resting on an octagonal drum. There are arched entrances on all the sides of the tomb with iron doors. Arched niches on the external walls, small turrets at corner of roof, medallions etc are few of the significant features of this tomb.

 

 

Sl.No. Documentation Parameters Explanatory Notes
1. Name of the Monument/ Site UNKNOWN TOMB
2. Geo coordinates & Location 28°31' N 77°10' E, Located Behind Mehrauli Bus Terminal
https://maps.app.goo.gl/W5EVvub7c8z7ixhUA
3. Approach Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Metro Station
Nearest Railway Station: Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
Nearest Bus Stop: Mehrauli Bus Stop
4. Date/ Period Pathan Period
5. Brief History This tomb has many graves of unknown persons along with the Chhatri containing two unknown graves. It is said to be used as common burial before preservation.
6. Architectural style It has a domed Chatri which occupies the centre of a raised platform containing numerous graves within raised enclosure. originally the walls of the enclosure were broken with arched recesses which have been restored. The tomb has an octagonal shape and bastion at each of the four angles which have disappeared now and one of them at the south-east corner has been restored. There is a narrow staircase on either side of the northern wall and the main entrance is through a projected platform on the southside with a flight of stairs on a square chamber below.

 

 
Sl.No. Documentation Parameters Explanatory Notes
1. Name of the Monument/ Site UNKNOWN TOMB (NEAR RAJON KI BAOLI)
2. Geo coordinates & Location 28°31'N 77°10' E, Located near Rajon ki Baoli
https://maps.app.goo.gl/W5EVvub7c8z7ixhUA
3. Approach Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Metro Station
Nearest Railway Station: Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
Nearest Bus Stop: Mehrauli Bus Stop
4. Date/ Period Pathan Period
5. Brief History The tomb situated inside Mehrauli Archaeological Park, the history of this tomb is unknown some literary evidence points towards its missing significance but it's difficult to believe in those theories without any concrete evidence.
6. Architectural style The tomb measures 36’ square externally and is built of rubble masonry and plastered. It is crowned with a dome and each of its sides was originally pierced by three arched openings. A red sandstone Chajja carried on grey stone brackets and with a thin border of blue tiles above it runs all around the building over the arches which mostly disappeared. The internal height of the tomb is 12 meters.

 

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