32-463: Sri Aurobindo Marg or Aurobindo Marg , is an important South Delhi north-south arterial road connecting historic Safdarjung's Tomb to Qutab Minar . The road is named for Sri Aurobindo Ghosh ; the Delhi campus of Sri Aurobindo Ashram is located on the road. The road was originally known as Mehrauli Road. The road is a primary conduit for traffic from North Delhi and Central Delhi , including
64-415: A cenotaph in the middle. Here there are partitions in rectangular shape and the corner partitions are in octagonal shape. The interior of the tomb is covered with rococo plaster with decorations. There are four towers around the main tomb at the corners which are polygonal in shape and are provided with kiosks. They have marble panels which are faded, and decorated arches. There is an underground chamber in
96-473: A hidden stairway. The main entry gate to the tomb is two-storied and its façade has very elaborate ornamentation over plastered surfaces and is in ornate purple colour. There is an inscription in Arabic on the surface and its translation reads "When the hero of plain bravery departs from the transitory, may he become a resident of god’s paradise". The rear side of the façade, which is seen after entering through
128-484: A tomb for his father in Delhi. He then built the tomb, which was designed by an Abyssininan architect. It was built by Bilal Muhammad Khan, at the cost of three lacs of rupees. To the south of this tomb is the historic site of the battle that was fought in 1386 between Timur of Mangol and Sultan Mahmud Khan of the Tughluq dynasty when the latter was defeated. The Safdarjung tomb, the last monumental tomb garden of
160-527: Is a sandstone and marble mausoleum in Delhi , India . It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style for Nawab Safdarjung . The monument has an ambience of spaciousness and an imposing presence with its domed and arched red, brown and white coloured structures. Safdarjung, Nawab of Oudh , was made prime minister of the Mughal Empire ( Wazir ul-Mamlak-i-Hindustan ) when Ahmed Shah Bahadur ascended
192-642: Is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India with its headquarters in Saket. Administratively, the district is divided into three subdivisions, Saket , Hauz Khas , and Mehrauli . It is bounded by the Yamuna River to the east, the districts of New Delhi to the north, Faridabad district of Haryana to the southeast, Gurgaon District of Haryana to
224-551: Is home to historical monuments and has easy access to the Delhi Metro , making it a preferred location for many visitors to India and domestic middle-class visitors from other Indian states. The area attracts young tourists with numerous hip hostels and cafes . The division shown on the map bears only administrative significance, as to the common citizen, broadly speaking Delhi is vaguely ring-like, having five regions, namely North, West, South, East and Central. The usage of
256-714: The Delhi Metro , namely the Yellow and Magenta lines pass through the district. The nearest railway station is Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station . The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport , located towards west of the district. South district is considered to be the most affluent of all residential districts of Delhi, other than the districts falling under Lutyen's Delhi, viz. New Delhi and Central Delhi . With upscale areas like Saket , Sainik Farm , Malviya Nagar , Hauz Khas , Greater Kailash , Green Park , Rama Krishna Puram , Gulmohar Park , Gulmohar enclave , Vasant Vihar and Vasant Kunj , it has one of
288-655: The Hauz Khas locality of South Delhi. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade of Delhi is located in the Qutub Institutional Area of South Delhi. Sangam Vihar is also located in South Delhi, which has the highest population in the state. The top Central University Jamia Millia Islamia is situated in the Jamia Nagar area of South Delhi. Further, University of Delhi South Campus which is one of
320-666: The Aravallis foothills are few examples. It has a good mix of concrete and greens. According to the 2011 census South Delhi has a total population of 2,731,929, comprising 1,467,428 males (53.8%) and 1,264,501 females (46.2%), roughly equal to the nation of Jamaica or the US state of Nevada . This gives it a ranking of 144th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 10,935 inhabitants per square kilometre (28,320/sq mi). Its population growth rate over
352-512: The Humayun Tomb which is also built in Delhi. One channel leads to the entrance gate and the other leads to the three pavilions. The main podium over which the mausoleum is built measures 50 metres (160 ft) on each side. The high walls have been built in rubble stone masonry and have recessed arches in the interior. The towers or chatris are octagonal in shape. Its overall layout consists of four pavilions which have multiple chambers and
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#1732782572877384-519: The Mughals, was planned and built like an enclosed garden tomb in line with the style of the Humayun tomb and Taj Mahal . It was completed in 1754. The slabs from the tomb of Abdul Rahim Khankhana were used in the construction of the tomb. The tomb has four key features which are: The Char Bagh plan with the mausoleum at the center, a ninefold floor plan, a five-part façade and a large podium with
416-613: The South Delhi district. It was originally created after the construction of New Delhi . Jahaz Mahal , Zafar Mahal , Hauz Khas Complex , Bijay Mandal , Qutub Minar , Mehrauli Archaeological Park , and the Safdarjung's Tomb comprise some of South Delhi's most scenic heritage sites. The administrative district had 20% green cover, as of 2009. It has several spacious green parks, wildlife sanctuary, biodiversity parks, and green belts. Deer Park and Rose Garden in Hauz Khas , Asola Wildlife Sanctuary close to Delhi's southern border on
448-813: The commercial hub of Connaught Place , to points south and southwest of Delhi , including Gurgaon . The stations of Delhi Metro , Jor Bagh, INA, AIIMS and Green Park (Yellow Line) lie on this road. The northern terminus of Aurobindo Marg is located at Safdarjung's Tomb. At the southern end, Aurobindo Marg terminates near the Lado Sarai bus terminal. Major intersections on Aurobindo Marg include, from north to south, include: A number of major South Delhi institutions, neighborhoods, and historical monuments are located on or along Aurobindo Marg: ( 28°34′12″N 77°12′47″E / 28.570050°N 77.212944°E / 28.570050; 77.212944 ) Geo Links for Sri Aurobindo Marg South Delhi South Delhi
480-622: The decade 2001–2011 was 20.59%. The religious composition of the population is predominantly Hindu, making up 78.8% (2,155,759 adherents), followed by Muslims at 16.3% (445,914). Other religious communities include Christians, numbering 1.5% (41,880); Sikhs, with 2.5% (69,520); Buddhists at 0.1% (3,862); and Jains, totaling 0.4% (11,020). Many renowned markets of Delhi such as Sarojini Nagar Market , Green Park Market, etc. and malls such as DLF Avenue , MGF Metropolitan , Select Citywalk , Malviya Nagar , etc. are located in South Delhi. South Delhi has three administrative divisions: Two lines of
512-414: The entire monument is under the control of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) who have their offices in the pavilions and also a library over the main gate On 21 August 2012, the then Health Minister of India, Ghulam Nabi Azad offered Eid prayers in a mosque in the complex. However under the law of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), "prayers at centrally protected monuments are not allowed unless
544-401: The entrance gateway to the east is impressive. On the eastern side adjoining the gate are many apartments and a mosque, and a courtyard. The pavilions are laid out in the western, northern and southern directions and are named J angli Mahal (palace in the forest), Moti Mahal (pearl palace) and Badshah Pasand (King's favorite) respectively. Nawab's family used to reside in these pavilions. Now
576-475: The fountains" as officials believed that they "were in working condition". But "in recent excavation", ASI unearthed a drainage system adjacent to the fountain. The system would "help them restart these". Though there are four fountains, but according to ASI, only one, which is opposite to the main entrance would be made "functional". In June 2014, the ASI shifted their office from the tomb to General Pool Offices near
608-495: The four corners are part of the main mausoleum which was totally a different concept in elevation compared to the Taj Mahal where the towers are detached and away from the facade of the tomb. The architecture of the tomb is praised and also derided; it is derided for the lack of proportioning of its various units and use of poor material for construction. Reginald Heber , who was Bishop of Calcutta between 1823 and 1826, based on
640-509: The gate, has many rooms and the library. To the right of the gate is the mosque which is a three-domed structure marked with stripes. Entering through the main gate gives a perfect view of the mausoleum. Its walls are built high and the central dome, which is the main mausoleum of Safdarjung, is built over a terrace. Red and buff stones are the materials used for building the main mausoleum which measures 28 metres (92 ft) square. The central chamber, square in shape, has eight partitions with
672-536: The greatly diminished powers of the emperors by this date. The tomb is located near the Safdarjung Airport at the T junction of Lodhi Road and Aurobindo Marg (earlier name Mehrauli Road) in New Delhi. The structure was constructed in 1754 in the late Mughal architecture style Safdarjung Mirza Muqim Abul Mansur Khan, who was popularly known as Safdarjung , who ruled over Awadh (Oudh)
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#1732782572877704-447: The highest land prices in Delhi. Urban villages in South Delhi, like Hauz Khas Village , and Shahpur Jat have become hub for designer boutiques, restaurants and art galleries and design studios. The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi , All India Institute of Medical Sciences and National Institute of Fashion Technology , three of the country's premier institutes in the field of technology, medicine and fashion respectively lie in
736-522: The king was only a puppet, a figurehead, who was into enjoying life with wine, opium, and women. But his control over the emperor's family was so cruel that the emperor called the Marathas to rid of their Vazir. The Marathas drove Safdarjung out of Delhi in 1753. He died soon thereafter in 1754. After his death, his son Nawab Shujaud Daula pleaded with the Mughal Emperor to permit him to erect
768-501: The light brown colour of the stone used, had observed that the tomb has the "colour of potted meat". Even ASI has observed that the marble used for ornamentation in the towers though pleasing is "rather florid". Another observation is that the tomb can not be compared to the Taj Mahal or the Humayun Tomb, as, at the time it was built, the Mughal Empire was on the decline and sandstone had to be used and lines were set improperly and
800-413: The mausoleum which houses the graves of Safadrjung and his wife. The ceiling of the mosque has been plastered, painted and ornamented. The façade, though built in the style of the Taj Mahal, lacks symmetry as the vertical axis has been given prominence which has resulted in an unbalanced appearance to the tomb. The dome is more elongated; the central part has a taller pishtaq . The four minarets at
832-923: The oldest universities in India has its southern campus in the region. The southern campus is a part of the proposed four direction-based campuses in Delhi with East and West campuses currently in progress. This district has thriving medieval era colonies or sarais, which now are severely congested and under neglect. These include Chirag Delhi, Kalu Sarai, Jia Sarai , Ber Sarai , Lado Sarai, Katwaria Sarai , Yusuf Sarai , Hauz Khas Village , Munirka , Kotla Mubarakpur , Begumpur , Saidulajaib , Mohammadpur, Khirki Village, Adhchini, Chhattarpur Village, Aayaa Nagar, Maandi Village, and Dera Village. Many important city roads such as Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Mehrauli-Badarpur Road , Aurobindo Marg , August Kranti Marg, Press Enclave Road, etc. fall in this district, while arterial roads like Inner Ring Road and Outer Ring Road pass through it. Safdarjung%27s Tomb Safdarjung's tomb
864-403: The practice was prevalent at the time when it was notified as protected" and it is one of the 174 protected monument of ASI in Delhi. Earlier also, Indian vice president Hamid Ansari "planned to offer Eid prayers" at the tomb but was cancelled at the "eleventh hour". The tomb has four fountains on each of the four sides. In December 2013, it was reported that a plan was going on for "activating
896-460: The quality appeared "thread bare". The large square garden surrounding the tomb is surrounded by a wall that is approximately 280 metres (920 ft) long on each side. The layout is in the form of four squares with wide footpaths and water tanks, which have been further subdivided into smaller squares. The garden is in the Mughal charbagh garden style, and is a smaller version of the garden of
928-456: The southwest, and South West Delhi to the west. South Delhi has a population of 2,731,929 (2011 census), and an area of 250 square kilometres (97 sq mi), with a population density of 9,034 persons per km (23,397 persons per mi ). The South Delhi neighborhood of Hauz Khas is witnessing the growth of trendy shops and lodgings. It is now becoming the center for domestic and international tourists and backpackers. The area also
960-510: The term South Delhi in day-to-day life expands from Delhi 's IGI Airport in the New Delhi district to the river Yamuna in the South East, a region protruding into administrative South West Delhi district. South Delhi is a vast area in the city of Delhi and contains many significant locations. Of the eleven 'historical cities' of Delhi, three, viz. Qila Rai Pithora (1st), Mehrauli (2nd) and Siri (including Hauz Khas ) (3rd) fall in
992-490: The throne in 1748. The tomb, within a garden, is in a late version of the style of earlier Mughal imperial tombs, most famously the Taj Mahal , with inside "eight paradises" ( hasht bihisht ) or eight rooms around the main chamber under the dome, and a garden divided into four parts outside. This was the first time someone outside the immediate imperial Mughal family built themselves such a tomb and garden complex, reflecting
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1024-572: Was an independent ruler of Awadh as viceroy of Muhammad Shah . He was very rich and powerful. With the death of Emperor Muhammad Shah of the Mughal Empire, he moved to Delhi. When Ahmed Shah ascended the throne of the Mughal Empire in Delhi in 1748, Safdarjung was made the Prime Minister ( Vazir ) of the empire with the title of Vazir ul-Mamalk-i-Hindustan and at that time the empire was on the decline as their rule extended only to North India. As Vazir he usurped all powers under his control as
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