Isa Khan's Niyazi Tomb and Mosque - Delhi

Isa Khan’s tomb is located in the complex of the Humayun’s Tomb, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Delhi, India. It is a beautiful example of Lodi-era architecture, dating back to the 16th century. The tomb is situated in the middle of a beautiful garden known as the Isa Khan Niyazi Maqbara, which is spread over an area of approximately four acres.

Isa Khan’s Tomb Photo by LG @SagarKulkarni .

The tomb is named after its occupant, Isa Khan Niyazi, who was a prominent nobleman during the reign of the Lodi dynasty.Isa Khan was born in the early 16th century in the region of Sonargaon, which is now part of Bangladesh. He was a member of the Baro-Bhuyan clan.

Isa Khan’s Tomb evening light photo

In the 1540s, Delhi was ruled by the Mughal emperor Humayun, who had taken control of the city after defeating the last Sultan of the Lodi dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi. Isa Khan was initially loyal to the Lodi dynasty, but after their defeat, he switched his allegiance to the Mughals and became a commander in Humayun’s army.

Isa Khan Tomb Afternoon 12:00 pm Photo.

Isa Khan played a crucial role in the Battle of Kannauj in 1540, where he commanded a large contingent of troops and helped secure a decisive victory for the Mughals. He also played an important role in Humayun’s campaign to recapture Delhi from the Afghan warlord Sher Shah Suri, who had taken control of the city in 1540.

Isa Khan’s Maqbara Tomb Name Stone.

Isa Khan Tomb Entry Gate Photos.

Isa Khan Niyazi was a noble in the court of Sher Shah Sur. This enclosure includes his tomb and a mosque, both built during his own lifetime. The octagonal tomb, pre-dating Humayun’s Tomb by only 20 years, has striking ornamentation in the form of canopies, glazed tiles, and lattice screens. Along the western side of the enclosure, the three-bay-wide mosque has a grand red sandstone central bay and striking mihrabs. Until the early 20th century, an entire village had been settled in the enclosure.

Accessibility Photos of Isa Khan’s Tomb

Isa Khan’s Niyazi Tomb and Mosque Accessibility photos

Details of Architecture and History Board of Isa Khan’s Garden - Tomb .

As per board it contain 1) Gateway 2) Garden 3) Mosque 4) Tomb photo of each place as bellows clicked by LG @SagarKulkarni

  1. Gateway :

Isa Khan’s Tomb Gateway

  1. Garden :

Isa Khan’s Garden

  1. Mosque :

Isa Khan’s Mosque

  1. Isa Khan’s Tomb :

Isa Khan’s Tomb

Isa Khan Maqbara

Divine Light of Isa Khan’s Tomb :

Divine Light Full Photo

  1. Mausoleum of Isa Khan’s Tomb :

Mausoleum of Isa Khan’s Tomb

Isa Khan’s Tomb and Mosque View Photo

Isa Khan Maqbara Inside Views Photos

  1. Main Entry of Maqbara

  1. Architecture Style of Tomb

Clicky more than 300+ photo but here only limited photos added.

Here is my last Featured Photo on Google Mpas .

Featured Photo of Isa Khan’s Tomb by LG @SagarKulkarni

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Superb post and amazing photos @SagarKulkarni

I especially like your style of capturing from under the arches :+1:

I visited here last year, and it seems the monument has got a facelift - it was quite dull and unpainted then.

Here’s my post about this place, hope you like it :blush:

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/The-Isa-Khan-Tomb-in-Delhi-Where-Time-Stands-Still/m-p/2869849

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@TusharSuradkar thank you for sharing wonderful post . The inspiration to take all these photos came from @TravellerG

Sir .I am learning to write detailed information every place I visited.Your encouragement gave me new energy. I’m sure my feature post get more boost from your Inspirational words.

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Hello my dear @SagarKulkarni ,

Very happy to read that my posts were sharing inspiration to you - remember, I’m always available for any assistance.

Your post is really informative and interesting too. I can understand that in such places, 300 photos are nominal number.

If permitted, I suggest you to kindly keep the photos in Full-Screen mode so that your post becomes more impressive.

You may kindly contact me privately for any assistance.

Best wishes

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@TravellerG thank you so much sir . I’ll try to add Full screen photos in upcoming post .

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Beautiful post @SagarKulkarni Bhai,

I’m fond of visiting historical places, and I can imagine what you felt there when you visited Isa Khan Niyazi 's tomb.

In Pakistan if you hear about Makli Necropolis Thatta Pakistan -The World’s Largest Necropolis It’s a city of tombs and Mazars , we (Local Guides from Karachi) were there for a BBC Documentary Shoot. It wasn’t my first visit to Makli, but many times we just visited there to explore more places in this city of graves.

I love your post so much, and I would say keep it up with a small suggestion (ager Tum bura na Mano to :blush: ), that try to make a format of a post with not too many photos.

Instead of so many photos select best photos among them and rest of photos you can add in a Google Photos album and share it in your post. And other option is a youtube video of visual story highlights with the help of photos. In past I made alot of these kind of videos, uploaded on YouTube and shared in my post.

These are just suggestings, but what you are doing I really love it.

Keep it up, keep posting, keep inspiring :heart:

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@KashifMisidia very beautiful post "Makli Necropolis Thatta Pakistan -The World’s Largest Necropolis " impressed with photos and presentation style. Surely your suggestions will help me to write more with keen points and exact containts . Thank you for valuable suggestions . I’ll definitely improve in upcoming post .

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@SagarKulkarni que hermosas estructuras con mucho significado para su país. Realmente es asombroso las cosas que veo en Connect,tantos lugares que conocer y todo realmente impresionante. Saludos

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@Maximilianozalazar thank you so much .

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Dear @SagarKulkarni

The information provided about Isa Khan’s tomb and its historical significance is highly informative and engaging. It offers valuable insights into the Lodi-era architecture and the role of Isa Khan Niyazi in the Mughal era. The details about the tomb’s location within the Humayun’s Tomb complex and its association with a UNESCO World Heritage Site make it even more fascinating.

Thank you so much for sharing with us a great post with wonderful photos.

What are some distinctive architectural features of Isa Khan’s tomb that reflect the Lodi-era style?

Could you provide more information about the historical context surrounding the Battle of Kannauj and how Isa Khan’s role impacted the outcome?

Best regards.

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Most welcome dear @SagarKulkarni ,

Kindly remember to tag me in your future posts…

Best wishes for all success

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@TravellerG thank you sir , surely I’ll tag you , your suggestions will definitely help me lot , for upcoming post I’m upgraded and try to make it interesting.

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@KamalHossenR thank you for showing interest, I’ll definitely write and add more detail in present post about Lodi-era architecture style and Battle of Kannauj . Also for conservation of such accident valuable places one of Trust also playing important iniciative , I would like to share this with all . Onces agains thanks for asking more questions . Questions helps me to Bering back my interest on above post details design of quality containt here in connect. I’ll definitely give you all details information by tomorrow.

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Most welcome, my dear friend @SagarKulkarni ,

Most important point is to keep the photos in Full-Screen mode - after uploading before posting, there is an option to select “Large” - selecting large publishes the photos in Full-Screen mode.

Hope this will help you or you may contact me personally.

Best wishes

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@TravellerG thank you sir for details post of Full screen photos, it is very helpful , surely your post definitely boost effective article in connect platform. Here is your outstanding post of Full screen photos.

Full Screen Photos

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@KamalHossenR here is answer of your questions ,

  1. Lodi-era style of Isa Khan’s Tomb:

History: The Lodi Era refers to the period of their rule, which lasted from 1451 to 1526. The Lodi dynasty was a ruling dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate in medieval India.The Lodi dynasty was founded by Bahlul Khan Lodi after he overthrew the previous ruler, the Sayyid dynasty. Bahlul Khan Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1489 and was succeeded by his son, Sikandar Lodi, who ruled from 1489 to 1517. The last ruler of the Lodi dynasty was Ibrahim Lodi, who ruled from 1517 to 1526.Lodi-era witnessed advancements in architecture and cultural activities.

Architecture Style: During the Lodi Era, several architectural developments took place in India. One notable architectural structure is Isa Khan’s Tomb . Isa Khan’s Tomb is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and showcases the architectural style prevalent during the Lodi and Sur dynasties. It was constructed in the mid-16th century, around 1547-1548.The tomb is built with red sandstone and is characterized by its octagonal shape. It features a single-story structure with high arched entrances on each side. The interior of the tomb has a central chamber that houses the grave of Isa Khan, surrounded by an octagonal veranda. The veranda is supported by pillars and is adorned with intricate stone carvings and decorative patterns also it showcases influences from the Sur dynasty, particularly in its octagonal design and intricate stone carvings. Here is detail video of Isa Khan Tomb

The architectural style of the Lodi Tomb influenced later Mughal architecture, particularly the construction of Humayun’s Tomb you can access my recent post of Humayun’s Tomb here . LG Sagar Kulkarni Post Humayun’s Tomb - Delhi

You also checkout For more showcasing the artistic and architectural achievements of the Lodi Era in India.

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3)[Lodhi Garden](http://Lodhi Garden https://maps.app.goo.gl/AoAaW3reUCoo4nZH9)

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The Indian government has taken several initiatives to preserve and maintain tombs and old heritage sites throughout the country.

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which is a government agency responsible for the protection, conservation, and maintenance of monuments of national importance. You can also read more here about Archaeological Survey of Indian

  1. Isa Khan’s role in Battle of Kannauj : The Battle of Kannauj was a crucial military conflict between Sher Shah Suri and Humayun for control over the kingdom of Delhi. Sher Shah Suri emerged victorious, and Humayun was temporarily dethroned and went into exile. Sher Shah Suri established the Sur dynasty and ruled over northern India until his death in 1545.While Isa Khan Niyazi was an important figure during the Sur dynasty, his involvement in the administration and governance of Sher Shah Suri’s empire does not appear to have extended to direct military engagement in the Battle of Kannauj.Isa Khan Niyazi, who is buried in Isa Khan’s Tomb, was a prominent nobleman in Sher Shah Suri’s court and played a significant role in the administration of Sher Shah Suri’s empire. However, Isa Khan’s not directly involved in the Battle of Kannauj. The Battle of Kannauj took place in 1540 between Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Sur dynasty, and Humayun, the Mughal emperor.there is no historical record of him being involved in the Battle of Kannauj.

You can also checkout history video for more attention here ,

I hope I have given some details @KamalHossenR , I hope it will somewhat helpful to you.If anything you ask more kindly free to ask .

Thanks and Regards,

@SagarKulkarni

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Extremely Happy to hear that my posts were helpful to you, dear friend @SagarKulkarni ,

You can always contact me, if you need any assistance, please.

Best wishes

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@TravellerG thank you so much sir.

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You are welcome, dear @SagarKulkarni

:handshake: :heart: :+1:

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