Nizamuddin's Tomb

When it was built: 14th century
Nature of the building: Tomb

Nizamuddin's Tomb in Delhi is placed off Mathura Road the east end of Lodi Road. History says that the erection of the tomb of the famous Sufi saint, Nizamuddin Chisti who died in 1325 , aged 92, led to a dispute between construction of the tomb and that of Tughlaqabad. Nizammudin village, which now is placed behind the residential suburb of Nizammudin, gradually grew up around the shrine of Sheikh Niz Aulia or Nizamuddin Chisti.
  -   Nizamuddin's Tomb in Delhi has a large tank
  -   Jamat-at-Khana Mosque is situated on the west of the central shrine.
  -   The arches of the tomb are richly decorated and reflect the typical Khalji design, which you will also see at Ala'I Darwaza in the Qutub Minar.
  -   If you go towards the south of the main tomb, you will notice the grave of princess Jahanara, Shahajahans's daughter behind the crafted screens. Jahnara had spent with the emperor his last days when he was imprisoned in Agra Fort. The epitaph written by her says- "Let naught cover my grave save the green grass, for grass suffices as the covering of the lowly"
  -   Pilgrims congregate twice a year here for Urs fair which commemorates the anniversary of Nizamuddin Chisti and his disciple, Amir Khusrau, even whose tomb lie nearby.
The Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin, the Sufi saint loved and respected by all is located in Delhi. Certain Fast Facts about the Nizamuddin's Tomb is given below
.Location: Nizamuddin's Tomb is located at the eastern end of Lodhi Road in Delhi. It is very near the Mathura Road.
Admission fee: There is no admission fee for entry to the Nizamuddin's Tomb. Entry is free and open to all.
Admission Timings: It is open on all days from sunrise to sunset. However the best time to visit the Nizamuddin's Tomb is on Thursday evenings approximately between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
On Thursday evenings the shrine is crowded with devotees who come to pray and the road leading to the shrine is taken up by people who sell flowers, caps and other religious items.
How to reach: Delhi is well connected by rail, road and air to all parts of the country. After reaching Delhi, tourists can take buses, rickshaws, autos or the metro rail from any part of the city to reach Nizamuddin's Tomb.
Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi Railway station
Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat
Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
What to see: The Tomb of Hazrat Nizamuddin, Jamat Khana Masjid, Tombs of Jahanara, Mohammed Shah and Mirza Jahangir, Baoli, Chini-ka-Burj and Bai-Kodaldai's Tomb, Tomb of Amir Khusrau