Razia Sultan Tomb - Historical landmark in New Delhi, Delhi - Central, India

Great unexplored historical site in old Delhi.Razia Sultana was a notable figure in Indian history, serving as the Sultan of Delhi from 1236 to 1240. She was the first woman to ascend to the throne of the Delhi Sultanate.

Roads are narrow, but overall OK.

I had to walk through narrow lanes to reach here but it was worth. Locals helped me alot and guided me for the place. There are total 4 graves, two of them are graves of kids of Razia Sultan's Sister who's grave is beside Razia Sultan. There's also a Mosque. ASI is not able to renovate this place because of the narrow lanes. It's impossible for the machines and equipments to reach the place.

Although the road to this tomb is very narrow, it is best to leave any vehicle outside the main street near Jama Masjid. The road opposite to Gate 1 of Jama Masjid and keep asking for directions from senior citizens. The place is a Mosque and a open tomb and kept clean. There is a tap and water for Waju cleaning of hands and feet before prayers. The entrance is narrow. Accessibility Features: No=Ramp access. No=A wheelchair-accessible Entrance. No=A wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet. No=A wheelchair-accessible Seating. Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Parking.

It was nice to visit this tomb. One can imagine as how much old it would be by watching the stones of tomb. Tomb is not much spacious. It is situated in a very narrow place and you have pass through very narrow and dirty street. You would not be able to imagine to find this tomb at the end of the street.

A small place surrounded by a residencial colony. It has a small mosque attached to it so the environment is quiet mostly. There's not much to see. Only a few graves built in old (early 13th century) architectural style.

Raziat-ud-Dunya wa ud-Din (died 15 October 1240, r. 1236-1240), popularly known as Razia Sultan, was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the northern part of India. subcontinent. She was the first female Muslim ruler of the subcontinent and the only female Muslim ruler of Delhi. Razia's tomb is located in Mohalla Bulbuli Khana near Turkman Gate in Old Delhi. The 14th-century traveller, Ibn Battuta, mentions that Razia's tomb had become a place of pilgrimage, with a dome built over it, and people seeking blessings from it. Razia's tomb is said to have been built by her successor and half-brother Bahram. Another grave, said to be that of his sister Shazia, is located next to his grave. Razia was a devotee of the Sufi saint Shah Turkman Bayabani and the place where she was buried is called her hermitage (khanqah). Today, the site is largely neglected: the Archaeological Survey of India maintains it annually, but is unable to beautify it as it is surrounded by illegal construction, and is accessible only through a narrow, congested lane. . At the end of the 20th century, local residents built a mosque near it. A ruined building at Kaithal is believed to be the site of Razia's original grave.

1. Access : The location is right but the access is wrong. Since there have been many visits, it is clear that it is not hard to find. But there is ONLY ONE WAY IN AND OUT. It would be impossible for Google Maps to verify so I am not putting it. I am only putting (what has also been posted earlier) as the starting point of the VERY VERY NARROW lane that lead to the maqbara/tomb. 2. Maintenance : Fantastic though not well maintained. It is clean inside and like a regular mosque, there is water to clean oneself before entering. The Archaeological Survey of India (or whoever protects monuments) needs to do a better job. The plaques were not clear and some have cement "drops" over the writings. Like a regular mosque, you have to remove your shoes before going in. 3. Comments : There are TWO graves. The plaque outside attributes one to Razia Sultan but the second is not attributed. One lone person who walked out of the tomb while I was there mentioned the well known Yakut as the person. Again, THIS IS NOT ATTRIBUTED on the plaque. Purely for history interest, this is a place one must visit to feel at home in Delhi. Highly recommended. The people who live in these congested parts are helpful and will direct you to find it.