Safdarjunf tomb - A memorable monument

Safadarjung tomb was  made in the memory of Mirza Muqim Abul Mansur Khan, who was prominently known as Safadarjung , who administered over Avadh as delegate of Muhammad Shah. He was exceptionally rich and generally compelling. With the passing of Emperor Muhammad Shah of Mughal Empire, he moved to Delhi. In 1748, Safdarjung was made the Chief Minister (Vizier) of the territory with the title of Wazir ul-Mamalk-i-Hindustan, around then the domain was on decrease as their standard stretched out just to North India.

Safadarjung tomb

After safdarjung  passing his son Nawab Shujaud Daula begged the Mughal Emperor to allow him to erect a tomb for his father in Delhi. Then he constructed the Safadarjung tomb  , which was composed by an Abyssinians architect.To the south of the tomb is the memorable site of the fight that was battled in 1386 between Timur of Mangol and Mohammed Tughlaq when the last was defeated.The Safdarjung tomb , the last amazing tomb arrangement of the Mughals, was arranged and assembled like an encased enclosure tomb in accordance with the style of the Humayun Tomb. It was finished in 1754.
The Safadarjung tomb has four key characteristics which are: The Charbagh arrangement plan with the mausoleum at the middle, a ninefold story arrange, five part front and an expansive platform with a concealed stairway. The fundamental section entry way to the Safadarjung tomb is two storied and its coating has extremely expound ornamentation over put surfaces and is in lavish purple colour. Safdarjung tomb is an engraving in Arabic on the surface and its interpretation peruses "When the legend of plain courage leaves from the momentary, might he turn into an inhabitant of god's heaven". The back side of the exterior, which is seen in the wake of entering through the door, has numerous rooms and the library. To the right of the door is the mosque which is a three domed structure checked with stripes.

Safadarjung tomb

Entering through Safadarjung tomb, the primary entry way gives an impeccable perspective of the mausoleum. Its dividers are manufactured high and the focal vault, which is the principle mausoleum of Safdarjung , is constructed over a patio. Red and buff stones are the materials utilized for building the primary mausoleum which measures 28 metres (92 ft) square. The focal chamber, square fit as a fiddle, has eight parts with a cenotaph in the center.  The inside of the tomb is secured with ornate mortar with adornments. There are four towers around the fundamental of Safadarjung tomb at the corners which are polygonal fit as a fiddle and are furnished with booths. They have marble boards which are blurred, and beautified curves. There is an underground load in the mausoleum which houses the graves of Safadrjung and his wife. The roof of the mosque has been put, painted and ornamented.

Safadarjung tomb 

The enclosure is in the Mughal charbagh arrangement style which is a littler adaptation of the Humayun Tomb which is additionally implicit Delhi. One channel prompts the passageway entryway and alternate prompts the three structures. The fundamental platform of Safadarjung tomb over which the mausoleum is fabricated measures 50 metres (160 ft) on each one side. The high dividers have been inherent rubble stone brick work and have recessed curves in the inner part. The towers or chatris are octagonal fit as a fiddle. Its in general format comprises of four structures which have different chambers and the passage door to the east is amazing. On the eastern side abutting the door are numerous lofts and a mosque, and a yard.
The structures in Safadarjung tomb are laid out in the western, northern and southern bearings and are named Jangli Mahal (castle in the backwoods), Moti Mahal (pearl royal residence) and Badshah Pasand (King's top choice) individually. Nawab's family used to live in these structures. Presently the whole landmark is under the control of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) who have their business settings in the structures and additionally a library over the primary gate,