Lodi Tomb Delhi is not only a tomb but it is also a walking paradise for the morning and jaywalkers who have turned it into a jogging park. Although, the tomb of Sikander Lodi, which is the second ruler of the Lord Dynasty, Sikandar Lodi and is situated in New Delhi. It was built in 1517-1518 CE by his son Ibrahim Lodhi. The monument is situated at 100 meters away from Bara Gumbad and the area is situated in a formal village called Khairpur although the entire area has become very much developed with the construction and architecture inspired by tomb of Muhhamad Shah.
The octagonal design and the architectural design and it is Indo-Islamic with the first garden style tomb in Indian subcontinent and the earliest surviving enclosed garden tomb. During the British the Tomb and the entire park surroundings was called The Old Lady Willingdon Park and is still known by the same name but the more popular it is by Lodi Tomb which is also dotted with monuments of Sayyid and Lodhi periods which includes tomb mosques and bridges. The location is at the Main road beside India International Centre and the nearest Metro Station is JLN Stadium and is opened daily with Morning to Evening and the entry is free with no photography charges.
Lodi tomb is located in Lodi garden which is location near of the Khan Market area. Lodi tomb is dedicated to Sikander Lodi who reign on India from 17 July 1489 to 21 November 1517. This tomb was built in 1517 by Ibrahim Lodi who was son of the Sikander Lodi. He was a Afghan origin and was the second ruler of the Lodi dynasty. This dynasty run from 1451 to 1526. Now Lodi tomb is a popular tourist place in Lodi garden.
Architectural Significance
The tomb of Sikander Lodhi was erected by his son named Ibrahim Lodhi in the year 1517. Ibrahim Lodhi is known to be the last Sultan who reigned Delhi from the Lodhi dynasty. The mausoleum of Sikander Lodhi is octagonal is shape and has been built according to the Mughal style of architecture along with a hint of Sayyid architectural design as well. The tomb of Sikander Lodhi is considered to be a structure reflecting the signs of recommencement with regard to the Sayyid form of architecture which includes eight sides, tall semicircles and profound verandahs. The tomb walls include various Mughal designs along with the inscriptions in several foreign languages which makes it increasingly exceptional. The tomb is placed on a lofty platform with a series of steps. The octagonal chamber or rather the grave of Sikander Lodhi is encircled with running verandahs the sides of which are perforated by three curves or arcs along with slanting structures occupying the angles. The mausoleum of Sikander Lodhi is enveloped with lush verdant, well cared flora along with huge trees. The mausoleum in other words is surrounded with garden which is supposed to be amongst the best Asian gardens.
Historical Significance
Sikander Lodi reigned as the Sultan of Delhi from the period of 1489 to 1517. Sikander Lodhi was considered to be the second along with being the most victorious rulers with regard to the Lodhi dynasty. He was also fond of poetry and wrote a poetry book in Persian language with 9000 verses. Sikander Lodhi was learnt to be quite a competent ruler who was sympathetic towards his Muslim citizens but was unkind towards the Hindu citizens. He was successful in spreading out the Lodhi province into the areas of Bihar as well as Gwalior. Sikander Lodi was the one who ordered to build a city which is presently known by the name of Agra. Sikander Lodhi is revered in history owing to the facts that he was the first Sultan of Delhi to establish the system of auditing pertaining to accounts along with introducing a method of Gaz-i-sikandri which further refers to a 32 digit gauging system with regard to cultivated lands. Sikander Lodhi's tomb is actually positioned close to the tehsil office which is in Panipat. Sikander Lodhi had a brave as well as a cruel and extremist personality which is believed to be reflected in the mausoleum.
