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| Hi and welcome. This blog shows photos of two ancient Tomb sites in the heart of Delhi. This first photo is the entrance to Safdarjung's Tomb in New Delhi. Although in a poor state of repair I find this building very beautiful. It was my second visit to this wonderful Tomb. There are more photos from my earlier visit here |
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| When I walked through the entrance I saw a photo shoot was going on. I just had to ask if I could join in! |
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| As you can see I was given permission. An exquisitely beautiful lady and dress |
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| Safdarjung's Tomb is a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum. Safdar Jung (Hindi: सफदरजंग, Urdu: صفدرجنگ) (b. c. 1708 – d. 5 October 1754) was the Subadar Nawab of Oudh (the ruler of the Indian state of Oudh, also known as Awadh) from 19 March 1739 to 5 October 1754 |
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| It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture" |
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| There are four water canals leading to four buildings. One has an ornately decorated gateway while the other three are pavilions, with living quarters built into the walls |
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| The tomb was built for Safdarjung, the powerful prime minister of Muhammad Shah who was the weak Mughal emperor from 1719 to 1748 |
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| There is a three-domed mosque within the complex |
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| The Bada Gumbad Tomb in Lodi Gardens |
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| Apparently we don't know who was buried there, probably some high-ranking official in the period of Sikandar Lodi 1489-1517 |
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| One of my favourite buildings in Delhi |
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| Anyone who has been to India will know how keen children are to have their photo taken |
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| I arrived at the tomb to find there was a school trip! |
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| These three managed to maintain a classic pose |
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| This lot just appeared in a moment of spontaneous joy! |
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| Looking across to Sheesh Gumbad, another tomb |
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| Sheesh Gumbad means "Glass Dome"because of the glazed blue ceramic tiles on the outside. You can see the remains of a line of them above the door inlay |
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| Beautiful detail |
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| A splash of bright colour |
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| Endless photo opportunities! |
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| The other side of Bada Gumbad |
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| Some historians have suggested that it is the tomb of the first Lodi Sultan, Bahlol Lodi, who died in 1489 |
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| A common and beautiful Mughal architectural feature |
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| Proud Mum and Molly. She asked me to take a photo of them both. How could I say no!!! |
