Monument Name Lodi Tomb Location Lodi Gardens State Delhi Timings Coordinates 28.5934, 77.2201 Wikipedia Links http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agra Entrance Fee Other Details

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The old Lady Willington Park, now known as Lodhi Garden, is dotted with monuments of Sayyid and Lodhi Periods, which include tombs mosques, and bridge .

The tombs of Muhammad Shah and Sikandar Lodhi are the good examples of octagonal tombs. Shish and Bara Gumbad are square tombs with imposing dome, turrets on corners and facades giving false impression of being double storeyed.

It is a favourite point for early morning walkers from the posh south Delhi colonies. Lodi Garden is the prime among the parks and gardens of Delhi. Built in the mid-15th and the 16th centuries by the Lodi rulers of Delhi, Lodi Garden is the most famous among the joggers of the city. Cautiously preserved tree shades and the medieval monuments lend an allure to these gardens.

The present Lodi Garden of Delhi was re-landscaped in 1968 by J A Stein and Garrett Eckbo. This garden is recognized for its tombs, fountains, ponds, flowering trees, blossoming shrubs and artificial streams. Tombs of Muhammad Shah and Sikander Lodi are built in a distinctive octagonal pattern with central octagonal hall, verandahs, three arched openings on all sides and a slanting buttress at each angle of the arrangement. The Lodi tombs have a more solid plan, high dome, matching cenotaphs and better proportions.

The imposing Bara Gumbad or the Big Dome of Lodi garden in Delhi is mounted on an octagonal tomb. Decorated with turrets on corners, arches and stuccowork and ornamented interiors, its facades look as if it is twofold storey. A mosque was located next to the dome. Built with ashlar stone. This rectangular prayer-hall has five arched openings and is an excellent example of the early Mughal architecture.

The beautiful Shish Gumbad in the Lodi Garden of Delhi has incised plasterwork with floral patterns and Quranic inscriptions on its ceilings. You can notice a terrace of blue tiles that once adorned it. Besides these tombs, tourists can also visit the National Bonsai Park developed here, which has a delightful collection of miniature versions of several trees and plants. They look beautiful at sunset under soft light.

Lodi TombLodi Tomb is situated amidst the famous Lodi Garden, adjoining the Indian International Centre in South Delhi. It is one of the many mausoleums in the city that have been built inside a garden. Lodi Tomb entombs Sikandar Lodi. The other mausoleums situated inside the Lodi Gardens, along with the Lodhi tomb, include the Tomb of Muhammad Shah, Shish Gumbad and Bara Gumbad. It is said that all these tombs are the snippets of another city, which was supposed to be built at this place.

The tomb of Sikandar Lodi is an octagonal tomb that is known for its beautiful Mughal architecture. It said to have signified the resumption of the Sayyid type architectural style, with the typical octagonal plan, deep veranda and tall arches. The tomb has been adorned with a double dome top are stands proudly at the center of an enclosed area, which is entered from a south-facing huge gateway. The first garden tomb to be constructed in the capital city of India, Lodi Tomb dates back to the early 16th century.