Adham Khan Tomb: is near Zafar Mehal, Ward No. 6, Aam Bagh, Gandhi Colony, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030. Akbar built it in 1961. There is the buried dead body of Adham Khan and his mother Maham Anga. This is a really beautiful tomb. that is on the north side of Qutub Minar. This tomb is known as Maze because there is a maze inside the tomb. Adham Khan’s real sir name was Adham Kha, but Akbar gave the sir name of Khan and said that Akbar had to kill Adham Khan because Adham Khan had killed his favourite general Atanga.
Feature of Adham Khan Tomb
Akbar had built This Tomb to give homage to Adham Khan and his mother.
That has an octagonal domed chamber. This is surrounded by arched verandahs. The design which is used in this tomb, which is not seen in any building of that time.
- This is said that this tomb is the memory of Adham Khan’s treasonous act.
Due to its maze way, people often forget their way. So it is also called a maze. There are too many trees around the tomb. There is a lot of dirt. There is garbage in the way.
The architecture of Adham Khan Tomb
The tomb of Adham Khan is 17 feet above. This diameter is 200 feet. And height is 60 feet. The tomb‘s façade is 32 feet high.
There are three arched openings. There is included Mughal architecture. And its base is a square shape. the tomb is made of red sandstone
- It is made in a high place. tomb has an octagonal wall, a low tower and peripheral walls.
Fact about Adham Khan Tomb
the tomb of Adham Khan is in front of the Mehrauli bus terminal in Delhi. Many people use it as a waiting place. It has beautiful carvings and designs on the wall. It contains a veranda and three open areas. Except for it, there is a domed octagonal chamber.
Because there are many ways inside of it, so often visitors lost in it. This place is also known as Bhool Bhulaiyaa. The tomb is open for people, visitors can walk around it and can know about it.
Timing and entry fees
- Tomb of Adham Khan is open 24 hours but can go only daytime.
You come in sunrise and go before sunset from the tomb. It will be good for you otherwise it will be dark and you may face problems.
- There are no entry fees
How to reach at Tomb of Adham Khan
- Metro: Metro is the best option to visit quickly anywhere. The nearest metro station is in Chattarpur. Then you have to walk for 17 minutes, and after that, you will reach the tomb of Adham Khan.
- Bus: Another option is a bus as women can travel in a green, red, orange and blue bus for free so they will not have more problems. These are government bus
- Auto: You can book an auto and Olla will drop you at the stand in Mehrauli village, then you can go to Adham Khan on walking.
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