mubarakpur and khairpur

The present day Ramkrishna Puram and Lodhi Gardens constitute the area that came under Mubarakpur. Around Ramkrishna Puram are situated the villages of Munirka, Mohammadpur, Basantnagar and Kusumpur. These areas contain several tombs, mosques and other structures mostly belonging to the Lodhi period. The tomb of Mubarak Shah Sayyid (r. 1421-1434) is also located in Kotla Mubarakpur.
References:
1. Smith, Ronald Vivian. “Lingering Charm of Delhi: Myth, Lore and History”. 2016. Pg.71-72,118

safdarjung’s tomb

by the narrator | Dec 13, 2019 | Mubarakpur and Khairpur | 0 Comments

dekhegā aaj merī taraf kaun pyaar se bujhtā huā charāġh huuñ patjhaḌ kā chāñd huuñ -M Kothiyavi Rahi Narrative Safdarjung’s tomb was built in 1754 C.E. by Nawab Shuja-ud-daula for his father, Safdarjung. It was built at the cost of three lakh rupees under the...

moth ki masjid

by the narrator | Dec 13, 2019 | Mubarakpur and Khairpur | 0 Comments

Narrative Moth Ki Masjid was constructed by a noble, Mian Bhuwa, in the court of Sikander Lodhi in the early 16th century. The courtyard of the mosque consists of three unknown graves. The construction of this mosque is associated with legends. According to one of the...

lodhi garden

by the narrator | Dec 13, 2019 | Mubarakpur and Khairpur | 0 Comments

Narrative The Lodhi Garden consists of structures belonging to Sayyids, Lodhis and Mughals. Earlier the area was known as the village of Khairpur, in 1936 the villagers were displaced and it was called Lady Willingdon Park. After the independence, it was rechristened...