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The Safdarjung Tomb of Delhi is a tomb that was built in honour of Safdarjung. He was the governor of Oudh for much of the first half of the eighteenth century and became the Prime Minister of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Ahmad Shah. This tomb features a large garden and a beautiful build with an impressive dome.
The Safdarjung Tomb was built in 1754 right after Safdarjung died. The tomb is considered to be one of the last great examples of Mughal architecture before it disbanded a century later.
The Safdarjung tomb features a red sandstone construction around most of its build. Buff stones were also used in the construction process. The red sandstone can be found throughout most of the tomb's construction. The tomb was build around what is now known as Lodi Road.
The tomb was built in the middle of a large garden. This garden is about three hundred square miles in size. The garden features a large number of palm trees that have been aligned in a parallel fashion. There are also four canals around the garden. These canals were used to help get water to flow around the many buildings placed around the tomb.
The most notable feature of the Safdarjung Tomb is the massive dome in the centre of the tomb. This dome features a unique peak that moves upward and becomes narrower as it goes higher up. It is also supported by a large sixteen sided base to keep the dome intact. This is heavily influenced by the Taj Mahal, the most unique example of Mughal architecture.
The surroundings around the dome are also intricate. There are several small arches surrounding the build of the dome. A few small pillars can be found on the corners of the dome.
Four buildings can be found around the Safdarjung Tomb. Each of these buildings features canals that are right next to each other. These canals have long since dried up though. The four buildings can be found on each of the tomb?s sides. Some of these buildings are elaborate pavilions.
There are also a few living spaces found around the building. There are a total of eight rooms like these in the building. Most of these are made in rectangular shapes with a couple of octagonal shapes. An interesting point about these living spaces is that there are no spaces like these around the main entry point to the tomb. They are located on the other three sides of the building.
There are two burial spots located around the tomb. The first is the burial site for Safdarjung. It is not clear as to whom the second burial spot is for but it is widely believed that this spot is for his wife. These tombs are arranged together and are easily noticeable among other spots in the central part of the tomb.
History
Safdarjung, a Persian native and a descendant of Qara Yusuf from the Kara Koyunlu, was born as Muhammad Muqim in-Khurasan in 1708 AD. In 1722 AD, he relocated to India. He became the Subadar Nawab of Oudh that is the ruler of the state of Oudh or Awadh province on March 19, 1739, succeeding his maternal uncle turned father-in-law Burhan ul Mulk Saadat Ali Khan I, seemingly bribing Nadir Shah with twenty million rupees. He served the position throughout his life. Emperor Nasir-ud-Din Muhammad Shah bestowed upon him the title of “Safdarjung”.
Following the demise of the Emperor, his son Ahmad Shah Bahadur ascended the throne as the new Mughal Emperor in 1748. The ever powerful and resourceful statesman Safdarjung, who proved his mettle as an able administrator relocated to Delhi where he was made the Wazir ul-Mamalik-i-Hindustan or Prime Minister of Hindustan. From 1750 to 1754 he remained the Subehdar of Assam. He was also made the governor of Ajmer. However as a result of court politics he was dismissed in 1753 and ousted from Delhi. In December 1753 he returned to Oudh. On October 5, 1754, he passed away in Sultanpur near Faizabad. The Mughal Emperor granted the plea of his son Nawab Shujaud Daula to allow the latter to construct a mausoleum of his father in Delhi. Construction of the tomb was completed in 1754.
Delhi, the capital of India, is built on the banks of the River Yamuna and is a beautiful blend of a historical past and a vibrant present. Be it its culture, vibrant nightlife, bustling markets or tourist attractions, the city never fails to hypnotise people with its irresistible charm. Below described are the most sought-after tourist attractions in this great city. Humayun's Tomb is one of the best examples of Mughal architecture that still stand tall in the city. Surrounded by manicured gardens, it is a mausoleum, which was built to house the corpse of Humayun. Red Fort is another marvellous monument accredited to the Mughals. While here, you can admire the inlaid work on the marble and pietra dura in different sections. Another grand fortress, Purana Qila was built by Humayun and Sher Shah Suri, but claimed to be originally constructed by Yudhishthira. Sher Mandal and Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque are its two main highlights. Most New Delhi packages come with a visit to the magnificent India Gate. This imposing 42-metre-high stone arch was built to commemorate the sacrifice of soldiers during the First World War. You can pay tribute to the soldiers at the eternal flame, Amar Jawan Jyoti. Another site, which holds immense historical significance, is Qutb Minar. Built by Qutb ud din Aibak, this sandstone minaret is renowned for its Arabic calligraphy. Your trip to New Delhi would be incomplete without a visit to Rajghat, a memorial, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Close to Rajghat are the memorials of other Indian leaders like Rajiv Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri that are worth a visit.
