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Tomb of Khan-i Jahan Tilangani

Overview

  • •Tomb of Khan-i Jahan Tilangani is the tomb of Malik Maqbul Tilangani, known by his title Khan-i Jahan.
  • •The tomb is located at Nizamuddin West in Delhi.

Highlights

  • Tomb of Khan-i Jahan Tilangani is the tomb of Malik Maqbul Tilangani, known by his title Khan-i Jahan.
  • The tomb is located at Nizamuddin West in Delhi.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

  • •The tomb was completed in 1388.
  • •It was the earliest octagonal tomb in modern-day India.
  • •The only octagonal tomb predating it in the Indian subcontinent is the tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam.
  • •The tomb is heavily encroached.

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Tomb of Khan-i Jahan Tilangani is the tomb of Malik Maqbul Tilangani, known by his title Khan-i Jahan. The tomb is located at Nizamuddin West in Delhi.

It is about 2 km from central India International Centre.

The most comfortable months are January, February, March, October and November; May is the hottest, with highs around 38°C.

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October to March

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