Tomb of Balban
An unassuming tomb housing an important milestone in Indian architectural history.

πŸ“œ Tomb of Ghiyas ud din Balban, ninth ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.
πŸ” Houses India's earliest "true" arch, a milestone in Indo-Islamic architecture.

Why Go

πŸ›οΈ Witness a significant architectural innovation.
🚢 Explore the surrounding Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
πŸ“Έ Enjoy views of the Qutub Minar from the site.

Why Avoid

🚧 Tomb is crumbling, with the ceiling completely gone.
⚠️ Main entrance often closed, requiring an overgrown path for access.

Tips

πŸ—ΊοΈ To access, go by the Jamali Kamali tombs and follow the overgrown path.

Last updated 4 days ago

We strive for accuracy, but errors may occur. Please verify key info.