Bara Gumbad, c. 1494, Delhi

Photograph © Medha Malik Kudaisya -- may be used without prior permission for any educational or scholarly purpose.

Constructed during the Lodhi period (1456-1526). Located in Lodhi Gardens. Believed to be a gateway although it has the shape of a tomb.

References

Asher, Catharine B. Architecture of Mughal India. Delhi, 1999

Dehejia, Vidya. Indian Art. London, 1997.

Scholars Programme

Intach. Delhi: The Built Heritage. Vol I and II. New Cambridge, 1992.

Spear, T.G.P. (updated and annotated by Narayani Gupta and Laura Sykes). Delhi, Its Monuments And History. New Delhi, 1994.


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