Razia Sultan Tomb - New Delhi
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| Address : | Turkman Gate, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India |
| Postal code : | 110006 |
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Abdul Basit Raza Siddiqui on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It is very hard to reach her grave from streets of purani dilli (old delhi).
Best part is the first femal ruler of Delhi Sultanat Razia Sultan's Grave is still preserved and has mosque attached to it near shrine of sufi saint turkman shah bayabani (spiritual guru of razia sultan). It is said the locals of Delhi have killed Razia Sultana in an attempt of loot.
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Rizwan Mohammad on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It was nice to visit this tomb. One can imagine as how much old it would be by watching the stones of tomb. Tomb is not much spacious. It is situated in a very narrow place and you have pass through very narrow and dirty street. You would not be able to imagine to find this tomb at the end of the street.
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Faraz Ali on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A small place surrounded by a residencial colony. It has a small mosque attached to it so the environment is quiet mostly. There's not much to see. Only a few graves built in old (early 13th century) architectural style.
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Satish Kumar on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Raziya sultan first and last women Queen raziya refused to be addressed as ‘Sultana,’ the term that would be used to address her according to her gender. Her justification was, Sultana meant “wife or mistress of a Sultan (ruler).” And she proudly proclaimed she be addressed as “Sultan”, as she herself was second to none. In fact, she was supreme.The fifth Mamluk dynasty ruler, history deems Razia Sultan as one of the very few female rulers in the history of Islamic civilizations across the world.Born to Sultan Iltutmish and Qutub Begum, Razia’s family did not belong to the class of nobles. In fact, her ancestral roots trace back to Turkish Seljuk slaves! As one of the leading rulers of the Slave Dynasty, her reign challenged the very foundation of societal class and shook power structures.Her father and late ruler Iltutmish originally arrived in Delhi as a slave, under ruler Quṭb al-Dīn Aibak. It was Aibak who laid the foundation of the Mamluk dynasty or Slave dynasty. He himself was sold as a young slave and climbed the ladder to succeed his predecessor, the Muhammad of Ghor.As Quṭb al-Dīn Aibak’s confidante, Iltutmish displayed bravery and honesty to earn the position of a provincial governor. The ruler trusted him enough to have offered his daughter, Qutub Begum’s hand, in marriage to Iltutmish.Sultan Qutb-ud-din died an unfortunate death in a chaugan (a game like polo) accident in 1210, leading his heir-apparent son, Aram Baksh, take over the throne.
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Tushar Suradkar on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Although the road to this tomb is very narrow, it is best to leave any vehicle outside the main street near Jama Masjid. The road opposite to Gate 1 of Jama Masjid and keep asking for directions from senior citizens. The place is a Mosque and a open tomb and kept clean. There is a tap and water for Waju cleaning of hands and feet before prayers. The entrance is narrow.
♿ Accessibility Features:
No=Ramp access.
No=A wheelchair-accessible Entrance.
No=A wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet.
No=A wheelchair-accessible Seating.
Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Parking.
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Re Konsam on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It was disheartening to have read of the woman who succeeded her father to the throne, despite her brothers, and to see that even her tomb seems to not be in not such a great condition.
Situated within a residential area, the place is small, solemn but neat. It reminds one of the struggles that she faced as a women in the helm of power struggles and of a rather dissolate ending.
We reached here after stretches of narrow winding lanes, not sure if I could find it on my own again. There was no waiting. In fact no visitors were there that day. The place also offers as a place for worship. There were some sacred books and the multiple clocks that we often see in mosques.
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Mohd Suhel on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I had to walk through narrow lanes to reach here but it was worth.
Locals helped me alot and guided me for the place.
There are total 4 graves, two of them are graves of kids of Razia Sultan's Sister who's grave is beside Razia Sultan. There's also a Mosque. ASI is not able to renovate this place because of the narrow lanes. It's impossible for the machines and equipments to reach the place.
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Narkel NaRu (Pyare Mohan) on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1. Access : The location is right but the access is wrong.
Since there have been many visits, it is clear that it is not hard to find. But there is ONLY ONE WAY IN AND OUT. It would be impossible for Google Maps to verify so I am not putting it.
I am only putting (what has also been posted earlier) as the starting point of the VERY VERY NARROW lane that lead to the maqbara/tomb.
2. Maintenance : Fantastic though not well maintained. It is clean inside and like a regular mosque, there is water to clean oneself before entering. The Archaeological Survey of India (or whoever protects monuments) needs to do a better job. The plaques were not clear and some have cement "drops" over the writings.
Like a regular mosque, you have to remove your shoes before going in.
3. Comments : There are TWO graves. The plaque outside attributes one to Razia Sultan but the second is not attributed. One lone person who walked out of the tomb while I was there mentioned the well known Yakut as the person. Again, THIS IS NOT ATTRIBUTED on the plaque.
Purely for history interest, this is a place one must visit to feel at home in Delhi.
Highly recommended. The people who live in these congested parts are helpful and will direct you to find it.
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