Abdur Rahim Khan-i-khanan's Tomb अब्दुर्रहीम ख़ान-ए-ख़ाना का मक़बरा

Address: H6QX+66C, Nizamuddin, Jaipur Estata, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India

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Abdur rahim khan-i-khanan's tomb अब्दुर्रहीम ख़ान-ए-ख़ाना का मक़बरा is a Historical landmark in New Delhi.It has been rated 8.6 out of 10 by 761 people.

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Madhulika L. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan, better known as the much-loved poet of dohas, ‘Rahim’, was a prominent statesman, general and courtier of Akbar (he was one of Akbar’s ‘nine gems’. His tomb in Nizamuddin is one of Delhi’s lesser known but important Mughal monuments. Built in 1598 CE as a mausoleum for Abdur Rahim’s wife Mah Banu, the tomb is a typical ‘garden tomb’. While Rahim’s Tomb looks odd on the outside, with most of the white marble cladding stripped from the dome, there’s a story behind it: when the Mughal Prime Minister Safdarjung died in the mid-1700s, the Mughal Empire was so poor that there were not sufficient funds for all the trappings of a grand tomb. Safdarjung’s Tomb had to be embellished with stolen white marble—it was taken by vandalizing Rahim’s Tomb. As you go in at the main gate, you can first turn to the left , where a series of panels with photographs and illustrations provide details about Rahim, the tomb, and a recent restoration project. From the main gate, if you turn right and approach the tomb platform from that side, you’ll find the staircases that lead up to the platform. Beautiful incised plaster and paint decorate the tomb chamber as well as the cells lining the platform. Entrance to Rahim’s Tomb is from Mathura Road, just a little before the Sab Burj roundabout. There is an enclosed parking space. Ticket costs are Rs 20 per adult, and you pay by scanning a QR code on your phone.
Posted: 1 year ago

Atreyee S. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
Rahim's tomb was recently opened to the public (in December 2020) after a massive 6-year conservation project undertaken by ASI and the Aga Khan Trust. The result of the restoration work is breathtaking. For those who don't know, it is Rahim's tomb and Humayun's tomb that served as inspiration for the iconic Taj Mahal.
Posted: 1 year ago

A. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
Abdul Rahin Khan-i- Khana is an Indian poet and one of the Navratnas in the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was contemporary to the famous poet Tulsidas ji. He was the son of Bairam Khan, guardian and mentor of Akbar. After the demise of Bairam Khan, Rahim was brought to Agra and was given the title of "Mirza Khan". The tomb of Rahim is situated on Mathura Road, near Humayan's Tomb and Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, a famous Sufi sait based in Delhi. Earlier the tomb was in a very bad state but recently the tomb was restored and rejuvenated between 2015-2020. Now it is in a better state of preservation. It is a beautiful mausoleum with double dome and beautiful calligraphic depictions can also be seen in the tomb. Initially it is believed that Rahim built this tomb for his wife Mah Banu Begum. Later on he was also buried here. He was deeply interested in poetry since his earlier days. He is known for his "Dohas' and his Persian translation of Ramayana, a great Indian epic. Now it is under the jurisdiction of Archaeological Survey of India and it is one of the monuments who is lighted by ASI. A beautiful mausoleum. Must visit this if you're near the World Heritage site of Humayan's Tomb. Another major attraction near the tomb is Sunder Nursery.
Posted: 1 year ago

mubashir k. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
The magnificent monument of love. Before Taj mahal this place was an epitome of love. Built by a poet and diwan in Akbar's court, Abdur Rahim Khane khana in the memory of his beloved wife Mah Banu. This was the first tomb built for a woman in the mughal era. This is architecturally the replica of the Humayun's tomb which he also built for his wife. Both these tombs inspired Shah Jahan to built Taj Mahaj for hiw wife. Once you enter the tomb you will be amazed how beautifully it is crafted. This tomb is an epitome of striking symmetry and craftsmanship. This is Mughal architecture at its best. This tomb lies on Mathure road, while heading towards Hazrat Nizamuddin and is one of the popular destinations.
Posted: 1 year ago

Joy B. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
Beautiful place with wonderful intricate drawings on the walls and ceilings. But access to Minar is blocked.
Posted: 8 months ago

Timings:
Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Monday: 10 am to 5 pm
Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm

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