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Urban HistoryASI Protected Monument
Safdarjung Tomb
AddressSafdarjung, Delhi, India
Managed byArchaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Today's hoursOpen today 6 AM – 6 PM
Tickets fromFrom ₹25
TypeTomb
Time needed45–60 min
Location
About
A tomb built between 1754 and 1774 for Safdarjung, the powerful Mughal-era governor of Awadh, by his son Shuja-ud-Daula. Often called the "last flicker of Mughal architecture," it borrows heavily from Humayun's Tomb but on a more modest scale, reflecting the empire's declining resources. The mausoleum sits within a formal charbagh garden with a marble-domed central chamber. It is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and remains a quieter counterpart to Delhi's more famous Mughal tombs.
Did you know? Safdarjung's Tomb, built in 1754, is often called the "last flicker of Mughal architecture" — constructed from recycled stone salvaged from the tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan, it marks the decline of Mughal imperial patronage.
Opening hours
| Mon–Sun | 6 AM – 6 PM |
Tickets
Adult Indian
₹25Foreigners Adult/Kid
₹300Kids/Students Indian
FreeFacilities
Restroom (Wheelchair-accessible restroom)Wheelchair Access (Ramps installed; one of the more wheelchair-friendly monuments in Delhi)Parking
