Iltutmish's Tomb

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).

Iltutmish's Grave

Iltutmish's Tomb

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.

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.

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.

Location- 👇

• Mehrauli, Qutub Complex, New Delhi, Delhi, India.

How To Reach - 🚲

• Nearest Airport Is Igi International Airport
• Nearest Railway Station Is Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.
• Regular Metro Service Is Available To Reach Qutub Minar Complex. Nearest Metro Station Is Qutub Minar.
• Regular Taxi And Auto Services Are Also Available

Local Language - 👄

• Hindi, Punjabi, English

Local Food- 🍲

• Dahi Bada, Pani Puri, Bedai, Fruit Salad, Besan Chilla, Biriyani, Chole Kulche Etc

Local Transport- 🚕

• Rickshaw, Electric Tricycle, Taxi, Buses, Metro Etc.

Places To Visit Near Iltutmish Tomb-

• Chandni Chowk, Qutub Minar, Iron Piller, India Gate, Red Fort, Chawari Bazar, Sri Sheesh Ganj Sahib Darbar, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Jama Masjid, Sadar Market, Humayun Tomb, Hauz Khas, Purana Qila Etc.

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