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Introduction to Mirza Ghalib's Tomb
Delhi has preserved well the rich art and cultural facade of the country, including the melodious and beautiful language of Urdu. He most renowned of all Urdu poets was perhaps Mirza Ghalib, whose tomb in Nizamuddin West is visited by thousands of devout followers and admirers of his great works. Anyone visiting the Mirza Ghalib's tomb in Delhi however should not miss the opportunity to go and visit the nearby attractions to Mirza Ghalib's tomb.
Nearby Attractions to Mirza Ghalib's Tomb
There are quite a few well known places to visit near Mirza Ghalib's tomb. These are
Atgah Khan's Tomb- The tomb of Atgah Khan is on the northern side of the Nizamuddin Village. This beautiful red stones structure inlaid with marbles and colored tiles belongs to Atgah Khan, a great friend of Akbar, who had an important place in his court.
Chaunsath Khamba- Chaunsath Khamba is the tomb of Mirza Aziz Kokaltash as it is popularly called, located near the intersection of Mathura and Lodi road, just behind Mirza Ghalib's tomb.Mirza Aziz Kokaltash was the son of Atgah Khan. Nizamuddin's shrine- The shrine of the most famous humanitarian Sufi saint, Sheikh hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Chisti is located in the historical village of Nizamuddin. His shrije is a popular pilgrimage site of Delhi.
Purana Qila- Purana Qila lies on the eastern side of the India Gate, on Mathura Road. Also known as the Old Fort, this Qila reflects medieval military architecture, and is the inner citadel of the city built by Humayun in 1534.Delhi Zoo- Delhi Zoo, to the south of Purana Qila has over one thousand varieties of animals, reptiles and birds.Nili Chhatri- Neeli Chatri Mandir is a historic temple in Yamuna Bazaar.India Gate- India gate 42 m stone structure built and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens was previously called the All India war radio. It was built in the memory of the 90.000 Indian Army soldiers who died in the first world war.Ashokan Rock Edict- the Ashokan Rock Edict is the well known tilted rock face belonging to the Ashokan period, discovered in 1966.It is a witness to the importance that Delhi had during the reign of Ashoka, as a major commercial route.Other nearby attractions of the Mirza Ghalib's tomb are Khairul Manzil Masjid, Kashmeri gate, St james Church, Dara Shikoh Library,Lothian Cemetery and Rajghat.
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