Attractions Of Sonipat: Khwaja Khizr Tomb

Khwaja Khizr Tomb

Short Overview:

"Khwaja Khizar Tomb, Sonipat" by Pardeep Dogra
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Khwaja Khizr Tomb is one of the ancient monuments built during the regime of Ibrahim Lodhi. Khwaja Khizr was the well known prophet at that time. It is said that the structure was constructed during the period of 1522 AD to 1525 AD. This is the magnificent piece of architecture built using Kankar stone and Red stone. This elevated tomb is surrounded by 4 acre garden which attracts people from all over the place. Having such important structure of India, it is under the protection of Archaeological Survey of India.

Long Overview:

The beautiful tomb committed to Khwaza Khizr was built over the mortal remains of a local saint, who flourished during the reign of Ibrahim Lodi (AD 1517 - 1526). According to a Persian message, the tomb complex of Khwaja Khizr, son of Darya Khan Sarwani, was built during AD 1522 - 1524. This tomb is among the few monuments where 'kankar' blocks have been used along with red sandstone. 


Standing on a high platform and rock-hard with square projections at the corners, the tomb is amicable by a flight of steps leading to the gateway. The gateway consists of two arched openings at the end of a central passage, having a façade bedecked with mouldings, lotus medallions and arched recesses. The ceiling of the chamber is decorated with floral designs executed in blue, yellow, green and dull red colors. The burial chamber is surmounted by a semi-circular dome, resting on an octagonal low drum crowned by a finial meeting over an inverted lotus flower. 



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