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Chausath Khamba nizamuddin new delhi

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New Delhi, India

Tourist attraction· Historical landmark

Chausath Khamba nizamuddin new delhi Reviews | Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)

Chausath Khamba nizamuddin new delhi is located in New Delhi, India on Nizamuddin E Ln, Nizamuddin, Nizammudin West Slum, Slum, Nizamuddin West. Chausath Khamba nizamuddin new delhi is rated 4.3 out of 5 in the category tourist attraction in India.

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Nizamuddin E Ln, Nizamuddin, Nizammudin West Slum, Slum, Nizamuddin West

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macedonboy

The Chausath Khamba (64 pillars) is a literal name and description of the mausoleum of Ataga Khan and his family. The structure is a beautiful white marble building with walls of latticeworks. The interior is filled with cenotaphs marking the tombs of Ataga Khan and his family. The pillars form pretty regular shapes and have niche like capitals. The pillars support inverted and self supporting domes, which again are quite pretty to look at. The structure is free to enter and well worth a detour if in the Nizamuddin district.

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Hemant Banswal

Graves graves and Graves.... Wherever you see you find only Graves. The history behind it is:- According to inscriptions, the structure houses the tomb of Mirza Aziz Koka (also named Kotaltash). The tomb of his father, Ataga Khan, the Prime Minister of Akbar, is also in the vicinity. In addition, there are several other unidentified tombs inside this monument. It is considered the family shrine of Atgah Khan. The structure is enclosed and has an imposing entrance gate. The Ghalib tomb is located adjoining this structure on the northern side. Comparison is drawn to a similar tomb built in marble in Sarkhej in Gujarat where Mirza Aziz Koka served several times as Jahangir’s Governor of Gujarat. He died in Sarkhej and was temporarily buried there. His remains were later shifted to Chausath Khamba. we can enjoy this place by observing it and live that place by making connection between that place and our soul. Taking selfies and photography should not be the main purpose to visit these type of beautiful, historical and architectural monuments. A monument is a kind of portal which brings us into the past so, we should feel the monument not just through our senses but also through our soul.

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Madhulika Liddle

The overview description of this sight mentions Mirza Ghalib's name as the primary one associated with Chaunsath Khamba, but that's inaccurate. Mirza Ghalib's Tomb is next door to Chaunsath Khamba and is approached through Chaunsath Khamba, but Chaunsath Khamba, built in 1623-24 CE, is actually the tomb of Mirza Aziz Koka, who was the foster brother of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Chaunsath Khamba is so named because of its 64 white marble pillars. Unusually for a medieval tomb, this one is in the shape of a flat-roofed pavilion, decorated with arches on all sides, and with several cenotaphs (besides that of Aziz Koka) inside.

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Udit Nakul

This building of 16th century was inspired by the Iranian Garden Palaces. It is made of marble with very artistic work while the weight of every marble is more than 1000 Kilograms. Because of it's 64 Pillars it is called Chausath Khamba and has 25 domes. The entry is from a big gate and has a mosque. It is very close and infact next to the shrine of famous poet Mirza Ghalib. This inspired Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to make his Diwan-i-khas which means court for special people in his Red Fort. It has been restored as iron used in the structure was rusting and the monument was about to collapse.

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Barun Ghosh

A peaceful spot in the Nizamuddin complex. Also, contains the tomb of poet Mirza Ghalib. One can take some photos and relax here before entering or after exiting the crowded shine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia.

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