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Azim Khan's Tomb
Location of Azim Khan's Tomb in Delhi
General information
Type	Tomb
Architectural style	Mughal
Location	Anuvrat Marg, Delhi-Gurgaon Road, Delhi, India
Coordinates	28°31′18″N 77°11′26″E / 28.5218039°N 77.1904368°E / 28.5218039; 77.1904368
Construction started	17th century
Completed	17th century
Renovated	2010

Azim Khan's Tomb (aka Azim Khan) is the tomb of Azim Khan, who was a general of the Mughal Army, located on a small hillock at Anuvrat Marg, Delhi-Gurgaon Road, in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned in 17th century. It is built in the typical square-shaped structure with a crowned dome coated with plaster and decorated with carvings. After the Mughal period, during the British rule, the tomb was used as a recreational place by British soldiers. The tomb is included into the lists of Indian Monuments of National Importance.

History

There are not enough historic records about the general Azim Khan. He was a general in the Mughal Army, was established by the empire's third emperor, Akbar. He was awarded the title "Akbar" (meaning "magnificent") by Akbar himself.

Gallery

• Entrance
• Sandstone plaque of the Azim Khan's Tomb
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References

1. R. V. Smith (30 May 2015). "Preserve This Monuments" (Paperback). Delhi: Unknown Tales of a City (Online). Roli Books Private Limited. ISBN 9789351941255. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
2. "Location of Azim Khan's Tomb". monumentsofdelhi.com (Online). Delhi: Monuments of Delhi. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
3. "Azim Khan's Tomb". competentauthoritydelhi.co.in (Online). Delhi: Competent Authority Delhi. Archived from the original on 21 November 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
4. "Other Tombs in Delhi". delhiinformation.in (Online). Delhi: Delhi Information. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
5. "Fame through a tomb; Azim Khan's Tomb in New Delhi". indiavideo.org (Online). Invis Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. Retrieved 18 July 2017.

External links

• Azim Khan's Tomb travel guide from Wikivoyage

Images

• Satellite picture by Google Maps

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