Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana
Abdul Rahim Khan-e-Khana was a soldier, poet and scholar who lived during the rule of Mughal emperor Akbar. He was one of the nine important ministers (dewan) in Akbar’s court, also known as the Navaratnas. Abdul Rahim is known for his Urdu couplets and his books on astrology.
Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana
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| Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana in 2015, By Mohsin Javed |
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| Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana now, By Mohsin Javed |
The tomb is situated in Nizamuddin East on the Mathura road near Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi. It was built by him for his wife in 1598, and his body was placed in it in 1627. The tomb was built by Abdul Rahim to pay tribute to his wife.
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| Abstract design in Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
The mausoleum is also a precursor to the Taj Mahal for its architectural style, with some innovations developed ever since the building of Humayun’s Tomb.
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| Arches in Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana tomb, By Mohsin Javed |
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| Arches in Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana tomb, By Mohsin Javed |
The ground level arcade comprises 17 arches on each of the four facades of the mausoleum. The depth of the rubble masonry chambers are plastered with decorative, incised plasterwork found only on the chambers with a depth, of which there are four on each facade.
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| The ceiling of domes in the interior of the tomb, By Mohsin Javed |
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| The ceiling of domes in the interior of the tomb, By Mohsin Javed |
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| The ceiling of domes in the interior of the tomb, By Mohsin Javed |
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| The ceiling of domes in the interior of the tomb, By Mohsin Javed |
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| The ceiling of domes in the interior of the tomb, By Mohsin Javed |
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| The ceiling of domes in the interior of the tomb, By Mohsin Javed |
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The ceiling of domes in the interior of the tomb comprise beautiful abstract designs. The monument is surrounded by lush green gardens, which are maintained by the government authority
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| A huge green tree in the complex of Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
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| Red stones and white marbles are used during the restoration of Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
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| Red stones in Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
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| Red stones in Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
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| Restoration work in Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
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| Restoration work in Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
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| The stone cutting machine in Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
The renovation process which was started since 2014 and was overseen by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture as part of its ‘Nizamuddin area Urban Renewal Initiative’ and Archaeological Survey of India is going on which will be expected to be complete in 2019, As there were major structural problems, deep cracks in the crypt, first floor and within the dome…
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| The worker is doing restoration work in Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
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| The workers are doing restoration work in Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
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| The worker is doing restoration work in Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
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| The workers are doing restoration work in Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
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| The workers are doing restoration work in Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
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| The worker is doing restoration work in Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana, By Mohsin Javed |
But above all Abdul Rahim’s tomb is one of the beautiful paradigms of early Mughal architecture.
All Photos © Mohsin Javed
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