| Identification / पहचान | |
| Reference Number / संदर्भ संख्या | DL08011974 |
| Built Heritage/Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल |
Built Heritage |
| Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम |
Domed Chhatri |
| State / राज्य | Delhi |
| District / जिला | South West |
| Manual District | |
| Sub District / उप-जिला | |
| Manual Sub District | |
| Village / गाँव | |
| Manual Village | |
| Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन | Late Medieval - उत्तर मध्यकाल |
| Date/Period तारीख/युग |
Late Medieval - उत्तर मध्य काल |
| Sub Period | N.A |
| Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति | Mitraon Village,West of Najafgarh |
| Latitude / अक्षांश | 28 38 29 |
| Longitude / देशान्तर | 76 59 02 |
| Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग | |
| Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग | Approximately 6 kilometers from the Dwarka Metro Station. |
| Air Port / विमानपत्तन | IGI airport |
| Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन | Palam Railway Station |
| Bus Station / बस स्टैंड | Nangloi Bus Stand |
| Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | |
| Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | Plain- मैदान |
| Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण | It lies in the area between the flood plains of Yamuna and Delhi Ridge. Delhi Ridge is northern extension of ancient Aravalli range. The structure is shrouded in an urban setting . |
| History / इतिहास | |
| Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास | It is the only structure of its kind in the village.It was constructed by a grain merchant in the heart of the village during the late Mughal Period. |
| Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण |
As per the locals the chhatri is the proud and heritage of the village.During any auspicious occassion villagers come here to pray. |
| Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली | Indo-persian - हिन्द - फारस |
| Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल |
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| Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण |
The magnificent domed chhatri is built up during the later phase of the Mughal period as a memorial. The Chhatri is raised on a chabutra platform which has now fencing of the iron-grill,all around.The plan of the chhatri is octagonal in shape so it has four faces. Each of the face has multi-cusped arched opening which is surrounded by rectangular bands of decorative mouldings. The Octagonal chhajja projected eve is supported on the carved stone brackets.The canopy is roofed by a bulbous dome,which looks like a ribbed dome.The base of the dome is decorated with floral patterns.the dome is placed on the unpretentious octagonal drum.The dome is crowned with finial.There is a slab of sandstone which has engraved feet on it,is placed in the center of the canopy. The interior of the roof is ornamented with impressive hand-painted mythological scenes.The Domed Chhatri is the pride and heritage of the Mitraon Village. |
| Structure material and other material संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
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| Building/Structure material and other material used प्रयोग में लाई गई इमारती / संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
The structure is made up of modern building material like bricks, cement and marbles. There is a use of sandstone in the cornice and brackets. Iron is used in the railings. |
| Usage(s) & Sub Type | |
| Usage(s) / प्रयोग | Living Monument - प्रयोग |
| Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग | N.A |
| Ownership / स्वामित्व | Public - जनता |
| Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था | Unprotected- असंरक्षित |
| Plan/Elevation विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास |
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| Published Reference / प्रकाशित संदर्भ | |
| Author / लेखक | Zafar Hasan |
| Name / नाम | Monuments of Delhi,Zafar Hasan,1997,Vol-4,Pg. no.-49,No.92 |
| Year / वर्ष | 1997 |
| Published/Unpublished प्रकाशित / अप्रकाशित |
Published |
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