Introduction to Nizamuddin’s Tomb
The ‘Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin’ or Nizamuddin’s Tomb is located in the historical village of Nizamuddin .It is the shrine of the well known humanitarian Muslin Sufi saint Sheikh Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Chishti. He died in 1325 and ever since it has become a famous pilgrimage sites, which was very popular among the Mughul Emperors.
Pilgrims assemble at this tomb of Nizamuddin twice a year for the festival of Urs held to mark the anniversaries of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia and the renowned poet Amir Khusrau.
History of Nizamuddin’s Tomb
Nizamuddin, the renowned saint was popular among people of all religions and faith because of his principle of lenience towards all the other religions. Though the original tomb of Hazrat Nizamuddin does not exist anymore, but it was rebuilt in the mid 15th century by nobleman Faridun Khan, and renovated and decorated by all the later rulers.
Description of Nizamuddin’s Tomb
Nizamuddin’s tomb has been restored and embellished by all rulers after it was rebuilt in the mid 15th century. It has a marble paved courtyard from where the shrine of the saint can be seen. The majestic pavilion and the marble arches called ‘jails’ were later added by Emperor Shah Jahan. It is to these jails that worshippers tie red threads to get their wishes fulfilled. There is a dome covering the roof of Nizamuddin’s tomb, adorned with stripes of black marble with lotus cresting, supposedly built by Emperor Akbar.
How to reach Nizamuddin’s Tomb
Nizamuddin’s Tomb is located about 2 kms away from Humayun’s tomb, in the eastern end of the Lodi Road. Tourists can take local buses, auto rickshaws, taxis or metro from various parts of the city to reach this monument. Nizamuddin railway Station is the nearest Railway station to the tomb.
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