Quli Tomb - Monument in New Delhi - South, India

I regularly visit this place, and being here gives me a sense of peace. It's a historic landmark surrounded by lush greenery, providing a refreshing experience for the mind and body. There's also a cafe near Quli Khan's Tomb where you can hang out with friends and family.

The tomb of Mohammed Quli Khan was built in the 17th century AD in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi. Quli Khan was a foster brother of Akbar, son of Maham Anga, he was a general in Akbar's army. The tomb resembles the Mughal architecture with calligraphy on the walls, the medallions are engraved with Quranic verses and decorated with floral calligraphy. The monument lies on an elevated platform surrounded by stairs on alternative sides to reach to the tomb. In the early 1840s, the tomb was converted into a residence with landscaped gardens, terraces, and guesthouses by Thomas Metcalfe. He named it 'dilkhush, meaning pleasing the heart', He also built extensive gardens around it with a scenic view of the Qutub Minar.

Quli Khan's Tomb is a historical monument located in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park in Delhi, India. It's the tomb of Quli Khan, who was an influential noble during the reign of Emperor Akbar. The tomb is known for its impressive architecture and intricate carvings, showcasing a blend of Persian and Indian design elements. It's a lesser-known historical site in Delhi but holds cultural and architectural significance, making it an interesting spot for history enthusiasts and tourists interested in the Mughal era.

If one walks away from Qutub Minar searching for solace and solitude, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park is the best one to visit. In the park there lies the tomb of Mohd Quli Khan who is the believed foster brother of the Akbar. Born to Maham Anga the rear mother of the emperor Akbar, Quli Khan was a common in Akbar's army. Except that not much is known about the person to whom the tomb is devoted. The grand Mughal architecture is the testimony of Quli Khan's importance in Akbar's life. The date when it is built is not known, neither the name of the King who commissioned the memorial. The tomb look like the design of Mughal architecture with an entrance on alternative asides even the calligraphy on the walls, the medallions are either carve with Quranic verses or decorated with floral calligraphy. The memorial lies on an elevated platform covered by stairs on alternative sides to reach to the tomb.

It is now renovated after the G20 and decorated with LED light and flood lights. Looking more beautiful at evening after sunset. But there are lots of mosquito.

Mohd Quli Khan and his brother were nobles at Emperor Akbar's court, and were the children of the emperor's chief wet nurse. In the latter half of the nineteenth century, the area surrounding this tomb and some other heritage structures was handed over to Sir Theophilus Metcalfe, who renamed it DILKUSHA, and used it as his private residence. Today it is in an approximately 60 - 65 acre landscaped park, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park. The structure is reasonably well maintained, but I didn't see many visitors. Probably because it was a weekday. Entrance into the park is free.

Muhammad Quli Khan was the elder brother of Adham Khan and both were sons of Maham Anga, the chief wet nurse for Mughal Emperor Akbar. The interiors still show the beautiful blue glazed tiles which are organised into delightful mosaics, the exterior only has a few remnants of such mosaics. The tomb was later given to the British resident of Delhi, Sir Thomas Metcalfe by the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II, who used it as his monsoon residence as it's surrounded by artificial lakes which still can be made out. He renamed the building "Dilkhush" and built a boathouse too. Recommended only for persons with good physical stamina as the steps leading to & from the monument are immense and very steep. Located with Mehrauli Archaeological Park, to enter there are no charges.

So this is yet another tomb connected , situated within the jamali kamali park. Yes, it's beautiful, there are parks within parks. A small tomb but at a little height. I have concluded that this whole mehrauli area is basically a combination of several old ruler palaces, tombs and parks including kutub minar. So do visit with Ur family friends, cool picnic area, fun for kids, nice ambeince, peaceful, well aeroplanes do disturb as t airport is near by but some may like it. Great time pass.