This photo article is about the tombs of
a muslim grand mother and grand daughter in New Delhi. These are located
just off the Shri Aurobindo Marg, next to the Aurobindo Market.
There is good and adequate signage. The
lush green lawn being maintained around the structures looks pleasant.
Yes, one must compliment the Archeological Survey of India and the Delhi
Administration which have so spruced up the area that one is tempted to
go and explore it. The A.S.I have also put up nice descriptive board
explaining briefly whatever little is known about ‘Dadi Poti kay makberay’.
The tombs of Dadi (left) and Poti (right).
The term Dadi-Poti’s tombs (grand
mother-grand daughter) used for the two tombs located side by side, was
perhaps coined because one tomb is bigger than the other. It is not
known who are buried there.
Dadi’s makbera
The bigger tomb measures 15.86 metres X15.86 metres, and dates back to the Lodi period.
A side view.
A view from the interior.
An interesting placement of the earches, near each other but in different directions.
A number of people appear to have been buried here. But who were they? One does not know.
The smalller building (poti) above, has
sloping walls and a distinctive lantern on the dome. It measures 11.8
metres by 11.8 metres and dates back to the Tughlaq period (1321-1414)
The ornately decorated northern facade is unusual because the main entrance to tombs is usually from the south.
Do take a walk in the past and stroll through the Dadi-Poti kay makbarey whenever you are in New Delhi and can snatch some time.
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Photographs and text by K.J.S.Chatrath. Text based on information from the A.S.I.
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Copyright K.J.S.Chatrath
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