Mehrauli Archaeological Park is situated
in Delhi and comprises some historical structures like Tomb of Balban, Quli Khan’s tomb, Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb, Rajon Ki Bauli and others.
Mehrauli Archaeological Park is located close to Qutub Minar World Heritage site and occupies a total area measuring 200 acres.It comprises of more than 100 monuments which boast of historical significance. The premises of Mehrauli Archaeological Park also possess the ruins of Lal Kot which was created by the Tomar Rajputs in 1060 CE.
Architecture of Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Mehrauli Archeological Park also consists of the Tomb of Balban, Tomb and Mosque of Maulana Jamali Kamali or Jamali Kamboh which was constructed around 1526 to 1535
CE, Madhi Masjid and a stepwell, Gandhak Ki Baoli, Quli Khan's Tomb and Rajon Ki Baoli.
Tomb of Balban in Mehrauli Archaeological ParkThe Tomb of Ghiyas-ud din Balban is based in the region of Mehrauli in New Delhi. It was constructed in ca 1287 CE and it reflects Indo-Islamic architecture.
Rajon Ki Bauli in Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Rajon Ki Baoli or 'Rajon ki Bain' is a stepwell which is located near Adham Khan's Tomb in Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
Quli Khan's Tomb in Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Also known as 'Dilkhusha', the tomb of Mohammed Quli Khan, who was the brother of Adham Khan is a significant historical monument which is situated inside the grounds of Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
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