Lodhi Tomb in Delhi India

Situated amidst the green lush Lodhi Garden, this is one of the mausoleum which has been built inside the garden. The other mausoleums situated inside the Lodi Gardens, along with the Lodhi tomb, are the Tomb of Muhammad Shah, Shish Gumbad and Bara Gumbad.

The tomb of Sikandar Lodi has been constructed in the shape of an octagon which is known for its beautiful Mughal architecture. The octagonal plan deep verandah and tall arches highlight the Sayyid type architectural style. The tomb has been adorned with a double dome top with an enclosed area at the centre, which is entered from a south-facing huge gateway. This first garden tomb was constructed in the capital city of India and dates back to the early 16th century. Shish and Bara Gumbad are square tombs with imposing dome, turrets on corners and facades giving false impression of being double storeyed.

The Bara-Gumbad mosque was built with ashlar stone. Its rectangular prayer-hall has five arched openings is the unique and high point of this Mughal architecture. Built in 1494, the tapering minarets, built in the Tughluq style, colored tiles and Quranic inscriptions adorned this mosque.

In 1968, J.A Stein and Garrett Eckbo re-landscaped these gardens giving them their present beautified form. Today Lodhi garden is counted among the favourite point for early morning walkers from the posh south Delhi colonies.