When we sit to write about the History of Chirag-i-Dihli's Dargah what first comes to mind is that this Dargah is more than seven hundred years old. The Dargah is the burial place of Nasir-ud-din Mahmud. It contains his tomb as well as several other monuments.

Nasir-ud-din Mahmud was the disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin. He also went on to become the head of the Chisti Sect. Loved and revered by all this man received the title of Raushan Chirag-i-Dilhi meaning the illuminated lamp of Delhi. After his death in the year 1356, a tomb was built here. The sacred tomb of this devout saint bears a lot of resemblance to the tomb of Mubarak Shah. It rises from an octagonal drum. There is a square chamber that is supported by twelve pillars. Turrets are found in each corner of the dome on top of the tomb.

The tombs of several other distinguished individuals are also found here.

What is interesting is that in addition to the graves and tombs, several mosques have also been constructed inside the premises of the Dargah. Emperor Farrukhsiyar was a great devotee of Nasir ud din Mahmud. In the beginning of the eighteenth century he built a mosque here in honour of this great man.

An Assembly Hall (Majlis Khana) and a Symposium Hall (Mahfil Khana) are also to be found here.

The History of Chirag-i-Dihli's Dargah is indeed very rich because in addition to the graves of several renowned personalities it also has a number of Masjids and Halls where the Muslims can meet for prayers and conversations.

Chirag Delhi, earlier a village and presently an urban settlement has grown and developed centering the Dargah. Walls with gateways circumscribed the village but it no longer exists. However it is rather interesting to know that the area has flourished because of the Dargah.

On reading the History of the Chirag-i-Dihli's Dargah one is sure to feel more inspired to pay it a visit. The shrine has stood the test of times and several additions of different structures have been made within its enclosure periodically.

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