Tomb of Bahlul Lodi
| Tomb of Bahlol Lodi | |
|---|---|
Main entrance of Bahlol Lodi's tomb | |
| General information | |
| Type | Tomb |
| Architectural style | Afghan architecture |
| Location | Chirag Dilli, Delhi, India |
| Coordinates | 28°32′19″N 77°13′20″E / 28.5386944°N 77.2221359°E |
| Construction started | 1490 CE |
| Completed | 1501 CE |
| Governing body | Archaeological Survey of India |
Tomb of Bahlul Lodi is a building situated in Delhi, India, which is allegedly the tomb of an emperor of Delhi Sultanate and the founder of the Lodi Dynasty, Bahlul Khan Lodi (r. 1451 – 1489 A.D). The tomb is located in a historic settlement, Chirag Delhi, located within the fort walls of the Jahapanah city (built by the Tughlaqs). This tomb is one of the finest examples which demonstrate the evolution of Lodi architecture. It was built by Sikandar Khan, son and successor of Bahlul Khan Lodi after the demise of his father in July 1489 A.D. The identification of the building in Chirag Delhi as Bahlul's tomb is disputed among historians, some of whom suggest the Sheesh Gumbad in the Lodi Gardens as the site of Bahlul Lodi's grave.