Since long I heard a lot about a Heritage Site at the interaction of Aurobindo Marg and Safdarjung Road. The absolute picture came to my mind that it might be an isolated place for Lovebirds. But, my perception changed when I decided to visit that heritage place on Sunday with my hubby. Though the time was just approaching for sunset so I hurriedly entered to that historical monument.I stood silent for a moment to had a sight of the place. Perhaps it was a place for aspirants photographer who was roaming along with their camera. They all experimented to catch the view through their lens. I was also no exception from that.
Yes, the grand mausoleum of Abdul Mansur Mirza Muhammad Muqim Ali Khan better known as Safdarjung stood at the center of the garden.Due to his great statesmanship quality which brought him into a very top position during the rule of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah who gave him the title of Safdarjung.He appointed as the chief minister of Hindustan and later took the main position in Delhi court.His sudden rise in central administrative field pushed him to create a rivalry group around him.Court politics overtook him and he returned to Oudh and died in 1755 in Sultanpur near Faizabad.His able son Nawab Shujaud Daula took permission from Mughal ruler to build a tomb for his father.
A Grand Mausoleum was designed by Abyssinian. It was built in 1754 by his son Shujaud Daula.Red and yellow colored sandstone were used.It was told that slabs from the tomb of Abdul Rahim khankhana were used in the construction of this tomb of Safdarjung.It was the last monumental tomb garden of the Mughals.
Now, it is maintained by ASI of the Indian government. No doubt a beautiful place to see the architectural style of Mughals. Lush green lawns are manicuring very neatly around the areas which attract the visitors to spare few moments with their loved ones.
Yes, the grand mausoleum of Abdul Mansur Mirza Muhammad Muqim Ali Khan better known as Safdarjung stood at the center of the garden.Due to his great statesmanship quality which brought him into a very top position during the rule of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah who gave him the title of Safdarjung.He appointed as the chief minister of Hindustan and later took the main position in Delhi court.His sudden rise in central administrative field pushed him to create a rivalry group around him.Court politics overtook him and he returned to Oudh and died in 1755 in Sultanpur near Faizabad.His able son Nawab Shujaud Daula took permission from Mughal ruler to build a tomb for his father.
A Grand Mausoleum was designed by Abyssinian. It was built in 1754 by his son Shujaud Daula.Red and yellow colored sandstone were used.It was told that slabs from the tomb of Abdul Rahim khankhana were used in the construction of this tomb of Safdarjung.It was the last monumental tomb garden of the Mughals.
Now, it is maintained by ASI of the Indian government. No doubt a beautiful place to see the architectural style of Mughals. Lush green lawns are manicuring very neatly around the areas which attract the visitors to spare few moments with their loved ones.
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