I visited the tomb of Bahlol Lodi (1451-1488), the founder of the Lodi Dynasty in Delhi last month.
It was located amidst the dense concrete jungles and found that it was is in a very neglected state.
Compared to the tombs of other Lodi rulers like his son Sikander Lodi this tomb is quite simple.
There are three tombs inside what is simply a Baradari meaning a 12 door structure that is found in many places all over Delhi.
Many other tombs also lie in its premises and the tomb compound shares its wall with the Mazar of Chirag-e-Delhi.
A gate connecting both was closed when I visited the place.
Much of the area is now encroached and I passed through very narrow lanes to reach the tomb.
Incidentally, the tomb of the Lodi king is located within the fort walls of the Jahapanah city built by the Tughlaqs, the previous rulers of Delhi.
This tomb is one of the finest examples of Lodi architecture and the more grand structures are on display in the Lodi Garden.
The identification of the building in Chirag Delhi as Bahlul Lodi’s tomb is disputed among historians, some of whom suggest the Sheesh Gumbad in the Lodi Gardens as the site of Bahlul Lodi’s grave.
Accessibility Features
The main entrance is narrow but accessible and a person in a wheelchair can move around the tomb comfortably.
Here’s a snapshot:
Ramp access.
A wheelchair-accessible Entrance.
A wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet.
A wheelchair-accessible Parking.
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