Sultan Garhi's Tomb Complex (Delhi)

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The Tomb of Sultan Ghari is situated near Malakpur Kohi village which lies on the Mehrauli-Palam Road approximately 8 km west of Qutb complex in South Delhi. It is flanked by the Vasant Kunj, C-Block sector, a modern Delhi suburb that lies just across the Tomb and the place is hence easily approachable via local cabs, buses and auto rickshaws. The Tomb is known as the first Islamic Mausoleum to be constructed for Prince Nasir-ud-din Mahmud in 1231 AD that depicts one of the finest examples of the architectural styles of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty. He was the eldest son of Sultan Iltutmish, the first Sultan of the Slave Dynasty to rule over the Delhi Sultanate between 1210 AD and 1236 A.D. Prince Nasir-ud-din Mahmud overthrew and executed Iwaz and his nobles after he won the battle near Lakhnauti in 1227 AD. After winning the battle, the Prince merged his own province of Oudh along with Bihar and Bengal and established Lakhnauti as his capital city which conferred him the title of 'Malik-Us-Sharq' which means 'King of the East' awarded by his father, Sultan Iltutmish.
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Coordinates:   28°32'0"N   77°8'13"E

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  • Agree to that. Though the place is dimly lit and one should be carefull of neighbouring villagers staking claim on the property
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