Tomb of Balban

First Islamic arch in India

The Tomb of Ghiyas ud din Balban was built in year 1287 CE in rubble masonry It is a building of historical importance in the development of Indo-Islamic architecture, as it was here that first Islami...

Tomb of Mamluk king

This structure is the Tomb of the ninth ruler of the Mamluk Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanates and widely considered one of the greatest for having defeated a Mongol invasion and for defeating rebellions...

Decrepit

The tomb of Gayasuddin Balban is quite near to the Jamali Kamali mosque. The main dome has collapsed and the site is quite decrepit with shrubs growing quite densely everywhere. Unlike the other Monum...

regretted coming here

Not much to write about this deserted Historical place where there is hardly any visitor. The place is in sorry state. It is better to stay away from this deserted place.

In dilapidated condition

During my holidays in Delhi, I had visited the Mehrauli Archeological Park and this tomb dedicated to Balban is located right opposite the Jamali Kamali Tomb. This tomb was built in 1287 AD for Ghiyas...