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Razia Sultan's Tomb is situated in the Bulbuli Khane
locality. This tourist attraction in Delhi is to the
east of Kalan Masjid, at some distance from Turkman
Gate. Razia Sultan was the only woman in the to rule
over Delhi.
Razia Sultan's Tomb is placed on a raised platform
in the center of a walled courtyard which has an area
of approx 35 sq feet.This courtyard has no roof and
here you will also find the grave of her sister Saziya.
There is a prayer mihrab here on the western side and
the courtyard has two more small graves in the southwestern
corner, probably of children, who are anonymous in history.
The legend tells that Razia Sultan’s brother and
successor Behram Shah constructed this tomb here away
from the Qutb area intentionally.
Tourist Attractions near Razia Sultan's Tomb :
Kalan Masjid, Turkman Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni
Chowk, Salimgarh Fort, Kashmeri Gate, St James Church,
Dara Shikoh Library, Lothian Cemetery, and Rajghat
There are a host of restaurants and eating joints here
where you can enjoy some delicious food like Karim Hotel,
Ghantewala sweet shop, food stalls near Jama Masjid,
Paranthewali gali, Natraj hotel, Chor Bizarre of Broadway
Hotel, Daryaganj's Flora, Peshwari, Moti Mahal Restaurant
etc.
And if you want to for shopping spree then the nearby
Chandni Chowk, Chor bazaar ,Daryaganj book market and
Chatta Chowk in Red Fort are ideal place to indulge
.
It is quite easy to reach Razia Sultan's Tomb as you
can take local buses from various locations within the
city to reach this monument .
Contact TourofTajMahal.com if you want more information
about Razia Sultan’s Tom
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