Azim Khan tomb (Delhi)

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The tomb of Azim Khan (also known as Akbar Khan) is located on a small hillock, overlooking the Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road. The square tomb,crowned with a dome, dates back to the days of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. here are no proper historic records about Azim Khan and according to some Azim Khan was a general in Akbar’s army and was awarded the title “Akbar” (meaning magnificent) by Akbar himself. It was probably the horrors of war that converted Azim Khan into a pious and religious man. Azim Khan became a follower of the famous Sufi saint Hazarat Nizamuddin, who is said to appear in his dream and adviced him to give up the path of war and violence.
Azim Khan adopted the path of spirituality and soon his spiritual advices were much in demand. This attracted a large number of people, from far and wide, flocking around him. In search of isolation, Azim Khan built himself a tomb on a hillock located on the barren lands south of Delhi. The hillock had vertical walls preventing access to the residence of Azim Khan. No wonder Azim Khan and a few followers who had access to him had mastered the art of rock climbing!!!