Shams-Ud-Din Iltutmish, The Most Famous Third Ruler Of Mamluk Dynasty Of Delhi, Was A Slave Of Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak. Iltutmish's Tomb Lies To The Northwest Of The Quwwaitul Islam Mosque In
Qutub Minar Complex In Delhi. Iltutmish Built It About 1235, After The Construction Of Sultan Ghari's Tomb (Eldest Son Of Iltutmish).
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Iltutmish's Grave |
The Arches And Semi Domes Below The Squinches Show The Marvelous Indo Islamic Architecture. He Has Also Included The Hindu Motifs Like Wheels, The Lotus, Diamonds. The Tomb Chamber Is Completely Made Of Marble Of 9 Meter Square.
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Iltutmish's Tomb |
The Outer Portion On The West Is Covered By Three Mihrabs Or Prayer Niches, The Central One Higher And Ornamented With Marble To Serve As A Place For Prayers, While The Other Sides Are Pierced By Arched Entrances.
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Iltutmish's Tomb |
The Central Portion Possess The Grave Of Iltutmish With Urdu "Aayats" Written On The Walls. This Place Is Frequently Visited By Numbers Of Tourists And History Lovers Through Out The Year.
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