Barber's Tomb, New Delhi

Barber's Tomb, New Delhi (19 November, 2004)


Barber's Tomb (GPS: 28.59223, 77.25189) is a mausoleum within the grounds of Lodi Gardens. As you explore the grounds of Humayun's tomb at Lodi Gardens in Delhi, you will come upon an impressive square tomb with a double-dome on the southeast. This tomb is believed to be built in the 16th Century. I visited it on my free day of my tour of India.

It is not quite known who is buried inside it, although it is usually referred to as Barber's tomb. There are two graves inside it inscribed with verses from the Quran. One of the graves is inscribed with the figure 999, which may stand for the 'Hijra' year corresponding to 1590-91.

Within Barber's Tomb are the ornamental cenotaph of one male and one female. The water channels around the tomb are quite recent, added only around 1905-1909.

Barber's Tomb is on the Map of New Delhi, India

Barber's Tomb, New Delhi (19 November, 2004)

Barber's Tomb on Google Street View

Barber's Tomb (Apr 2014)

List of Mausoleums in New Delhi and Mausoleums in India

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