| Identification / पहचान | |
| Reference Number / संदर्भ संख्या | DL09011942 |
| Built Heritage/Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल |
Built Heritage |
| Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम |
Mahal |
| State / राज्य | Delhi |
| District / जिला | South |
| Manual District | |
| Sub District / उप-जिला | |
| Manual Sub District | |
| Village / गाँव | |
| Manual Village | |
| Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन | Early Medieval - प्रारम्भिक मध्यकाल |
| Date/Period तारीख/युग |
C. 13th - 14th Cent. CE |
| Sub Period | N.A |
| Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति | Mahipalpur Village |
| Latitude / अक्षांश | 28 54 49 |
| Longitude / देशान्तर | 77 12 81 |
| Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग | |
| Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग | Towards the North end of Mahipalpur village at the highest pt.Approx 2 km from Aero city Metro Station. |
| Air Port / विमानपत्तन | Indira Gandhi International Airport |
| Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन | Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station |
| Bus Station / बस स्टैंड | Sarai Kale Khan |
| Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | |
| Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | Hill - पहाड़ी |
| Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण | It lies in area between the flood plains of Yamuna and Delhi Ridge. Delhi Ridge is the northern extension of ancient Aravali range. Village settled over the Sultan Garhi hilly outcrop. |
| History / इतिहास | |
| Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास | The structure was built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq, possibly as a hunting lodge and pleasure resort. |
| Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण |
N.A |
| Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली | Tughlaq - तुगलक |
| Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल |
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| Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण |
The structure comprises of three-arched verendah that is flanked by compartments at both the sides. The roof is accessible through the east and has a dressed-stone railing similar to the one used in Firoz Shah s Tomb. The railings are profusely decorated. The building has recently been restored by the villagers. Squinches and arches in the interior are quite impressive. |
| 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 |
Dressed stone has been used in the walls and the floor. The roof is vaulted and is built up of stone. The whole structure is plastered with lime. |
| Usage(s) & Sub Type | |
| Usage(s) / प्रयोग | Living Monument - प्रयोग |
| Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग | It was formerly a Hunting Lodge. At present it is a Monument. |
| 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 | Hasan Zafar |
| Name / नाम | Hasan Zafar,Vol4,p.59,No.109 |
| Year / वर्ष | 1999 |
| Published/Unpublished प्रकाशित / अप्रकाशित |
Published |
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