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Tomb of Safdarjung

Airforce Golf Course, Delhi Race Club, New Delhi, Delhi 110021, India

Looking from the front, Safdarjung Tomb looks like a replica of the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, this is not only a place to visit and admire an impressive structure but also a great place for paintings. Pictures are as beautiful as a picture. Therefore, the Tomb of Safdarjung is always a must-see for any visitor to Delhi.

Unaffected by the test of time, the Safdarjung Tomb is a beautiful structure made of marble and sandstone, built in 1754 in memory of Safdarjung the prime minister of the Mughal empire. . This mausoleum is often described by historians as "the last ray of light in the lamp of Mughal architecture".

Designed by an Ethiopian architect and built on a high ground, surrounded by huge, green square gardens up to 78,400 square meters, divided into four different zones, each spaced apart from each other. by a channel of clear blue water. The tomb has an intricate design on the façade and its back has several rooms and a large library. Visitors can see some Arabic inscriptions on the walls and ceiling.

With a striking, elegant marble dome in the middle, sepia sandstone arched windows at the entrance of the main mausoleum. There are also many wonderful designs and carvings on the arch. The main entrance to the mausoleum is huge and displays exquisite decorative paintings. One can also see many unique rococo motifs delicately decorated on the walls and four pillars standing at the four corners.

The entire monument is under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). ASI recently installed 213 leds at the mausoleum as part of an architectural lighting project and the mausoleum is lit daily from 19:30pm to 23:00pm. The best time to photograph the Tomb is after sunset.

Opening hours: 07:00 - 17:00

Entrance fee: INR 200, photography is free but filming will pay an additional 25 INR

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