| Identification / पहचान | |
| Reference Number / संदर्भ संख्या | DL08012024 |
| Built Heritage/Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल |
Built Heritage |
| Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम |
Bara Lao Ka Gumbad |
| State / राज्य | Delhi |
| District / जिला | South West |
| Manual District | |
| Sub District / उप-जिला | |
| Manual Sub District | |
| Village / गाँव | |
| Manual Village | |
| Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन | Medieval - मध्यकाल |
| Date/Period तारीख/युग |
C. 15th - 16th Cent. CE |
| Sub Period | Lodi period 15th -16th century |
| Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति | In green area behind Basant Lok Market, Opposite Holy Child, Vasant Vihar |
| Latitude / अक्षांश | 28 55 90 |
| Longitude / देशान्तर | 77 16 54 |
| Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग | |
| Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग | 200 m from Vasant lok bus stand |
| Air Port / विमानपत्तन | IGI Airport |
| Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन | Old Delhi Railway Station |
| Bus Station / बस स्टैंड | Basant Lok 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 situated in between an open green area in the heart of commercial cum residential region. |
| History / इतिहास | |
| Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास | The monument was constructed in the area which belonged to Mubarak Khan Nohani, who was an eminent noble in the time of Sikandar Shah Lodhi. |
| Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण |
N.A |
| 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 majestic and grand tomb is raised on a high rectangular platform. The remains of the enclosure walls are also present. The enclosure wall is very high and adorned with a series of arched recesses. The gigantic bulbous dome is adorned with inverted lotus and a finial on top. The lower portion of the dome is adorned with carved patterns all around. The dome has been made on a multi-sided drum. The drum is also ornamented by carved designs which are running all along it. Parapet is adorned with Kangoora patterns. The dome was plastered is indicated by the traces left at many places. The tomb is constructed on a square plan. The grand facade of the tomb gives an impression of double-storeyed building. The facade has a grand arched gateway in the centre and rows of blind arches on either side. The actual doorway is a trabeated structure. A small arched window is surmounted by the pointed arch. The blind arches on the facade are unique in design. As the blind arches on the facade are unique in design as the blind arch is elongated, pointed and deep recessed and set in a rectangular frame. The design and placement of the blind arches gives an impression of double storey whereas the interior is a single square hall. The interior is decorated with inscriptions and incised plaster work. |
| 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 plinth walls is made up of random rubble masonry and lime mortar. The facade of the structure is made up of Red sandstone. The main arch is made up of stones. The entire structure except the plinth is plastered with lime. |
| Usage(s) & Sub Type | |
| Usage(s) / प्रयोग | N.A - उपलब्ध नहीं |
| Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग | Tomb |
| Ownership / स्वामित्व | Public - जनता |
| Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था | Unprotected- असंरक्षित |
| Plan/Elevation विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास | |
| Published Reference / प्रकाशित संदर्भ | |
| Author / लेखक | INTACH |
| Name / नाम | Delhi The Built Heritage, INTACH Delhi Chapter Vol.II 1999-2000 yr. Pg no.94 Sr. No. F-9 |
| Year / वर्ष | 1999-2000 |
| Published/Unpublished प्रकाशित / अप्रकाशित |
Published |
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