Iltutmish photo

Home to the most beautiful step wells in the country, Jamali Kamali Mosque and a 200 acre park with facets of heritage peeping at you from every nook and cranny, Mehrauli is one of those treasure houses where the stories of the past can go on for years. Visitors need a whole day at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park to truly enjoy the opulent 1000-year old legacy of this neighbourhood. A great spot for picnics, this giant heritage park with Qutub Minar in the backdrop, has become a popular cricket playground among the local youngsters. Mehrauli has a number of artistic gems that have been converted into stunning art galleries & rooftop restaurants popular for a grand view of the Qutub Minar and large part of South Delhi. The tomb of Iltutmish was built in 1235 A.D. It is situated just outside the north-west corner of the Quwwat-ul-Islam near the Qutub Minar.Inside the tomb there are three mihrabs (prayer niches). The central one of these is located higher than the other two and is profusely decorated with marble. This tomb is quite simple, but its entrance is intricately carved with geometrical and arabesque patterns make it a beautiful example of India's heritage to the world. Recommended to visit before 10am, after this time will be very crowded and hot during summer, and its included in your 500 rupee entrance ticket to this complex. Recommended!! This is the mausoleum of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish, the second Sultan of the Mamluk Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. From the exte...

Home to the most beautiful step wells in the country, Jamali Kamali Mosque and a 200 acre park with facets of heritage peeping at you from every nook and cranny, Mehrauli is one of those treasure houses where the stories of the past can go on for years. Visitors need a whole day at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park to truly enjoy the opulent 1000-year old legacy of this neighbourhood. A great spot for picnics, this giant heritage park with Qutub Minar in the backdrop, has become a popular cricket playground among the local youngsters. Mehrauli has a number of artistic gems that have been converted into stunning art galleries & rooftop restaurants popular for a grand view of the Qutub Minar and large part of South Delhi. The tomb of Iltutmish was built in 1235 A.D. It is situated just outside the north-west corner of the Quwwat-ul-Islam near the Qutub Minar.Inside the tomb there are three mihrabs (prayer niches). The central one of these is located higher than the other two and is profusely decorated with marble. This tomb is quite simple, but its entrance is intricately carved with geometrical and arabesque patterns make it a beautiful example of India's heritage to the world. Recommended to visit before 10am, after this time will be very crowded and hot during summer, and its included in your 500 rupee entrance ticket to this complex. Recommended!! This is the mausoleum of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish, the second Sultan of the Mamluk Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. From the exte...

Home to the most beautiful step wells in the country, Jamali Kamali Mosque and a 200 acre park with facets of heritage peeping at you from every nook and cranny, Mehrauli is one of those treasure houses where the stories of the past can go on for years. Visitors need a whole day at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park to truly enjoy the opulent 1000-year old legacy of this neighbourhood. A great spot for picnics, this giant heritage park with Qutub Minar in the backdrop, has become a popular cricket playground among the local youngsters. Mehrauli has a number of artistic gems that have been converted into stunning art galleries & rooftop restaurants popular for a grand view of the Qutub Minar and large part of South Delhi. Tomb of Ilutimish - A small sandstone structure in the Qutub Complex. . . . What: TOMB OF SHAMS-UD-DIN ILTUTMISH . info: The Mausoleum of Shams al-Din Iltutmish (reg. 1211-1236), is located in the northwest corner of the Qutb complex next to Iltutmish's own extensions to the Qutb Mosque. This tomb is Built in A.D. 1235 just outside the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. A compact square structure of 42' side with entrances at three sides and western wall enclosed to accommodate 3 mihrabs. Exterior is relatively plain, but interior is richly decorated. A square hall of 30' side, its walls are relieved with white marble insertions. Quranic verses in Kufri, Tugra and Nashtalik characters with geometrical patterns interspersed. Most of the roof has collapsed, but remains s...