Barakhamba
Tughlaq period tomb in India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Barakhamba, also known as Barakhamba Monument, is a 14th-century tomb building from the Tughlaq period that is located in New Delhi, India. Barakhamba means '12 Pillars' in Urdu and Hindi languages.[1] The name has also been used for an upscale modern metro road named the "Barakhamba road" in Connaught Place at the heart of the city.
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Barakhamba | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Leadership | Muhammad bin Tughluq |
Year consecrated | 14th century |
Location | |
Location | New Delhi, India |
Geographic coordinates | 28°35′28.7″N 77°14′30.5″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Tomb |
Style | Islamic |
Specifications | |
Direction of façade | Open on four sides |
Dome(s) | Four Domes |
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Barakhamba monument is a tomb constructed by Muhammad bin Tughluq. It is located in the Nizamuddin heritage area at the entrance road to the Nizamuddin Auliya and is under restoration.[1]