Delhi- A Monumental City: Episode-8 Adam Khan’s Tomb

Adam Khan, a general of the Mughal Emperor Akbar was the younger son of Maham Anga, Akbar’s wet nurse. It lies on the walls of Lal Kot and rising from a terrace enclosed by an octagonal wall provided with low towers at the corners.

It consists of a domed octagonal chamber in the Lodhi Dynasty style and Sayyid dynasty early in the 14th century. It has a veranda on each side pierced by three openings.

It is known popularly as Bul-bulaiyan for a visitor often loses his way amidst the several passages in the thickness of its walls

It is located near the entrance to the Mehrauli village and a short walk from the Mehrauli metro station. Best is to come by own car or a hired cab or auto . There is limited parking space near the Mehrauli police station.

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I liked the photo of the Qutub minar between the columns of this tomb @curatorofmemory

My report and the stories about this place are here:
Bhool Bhulaiya - Mystery Escape Rooms from the Medieval Era

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@TusharSuradkar . Thank u so much for lovely share

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Interessante Geschichte @curatorofmemory
Von außen sieht es überschaubar aus und nicht so als könne man sich verirren :folded_hands:

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@Annaelisa . Thank you so much. True, it is not all that difficult to find one’s way here. For some reason it is referred to as such

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Thank you for bringing these pictures of history to limelight @curatorofmemory

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@Shaunak . Thank you

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