Quli Tomb, New Delhi: Photos, Reviews & Location

At a glance

#5 of 6 Monuments in New Delhi #32 of 49 Tourist attractions in New Delhi

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.33

0.2 km from the center of New Delhi

Rating breakdown

5 ★52%
4 ★31%
3 ★12%
2 ★3%
1 ★2%

G5FP+2Q2, Seth Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India

Quick facts

What is the rating of Quli Tomb?: Quli Tomb is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 196 reviews.
How does Quli Tomb rank in New Delhi?: Quli Tomb is #5 of 6 Monuments in New Delhi by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Quli Tomb located?: G5FP+2Q2, Seth Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India — 0.2 km from the center of New Delhi.

Quli Khan's Tomb is a historical monument located in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park in Delhi, India. It's the tomb of Quli Khan, who was an influential noble during the reign of Emperor Akbar. The tomb is known for its impressive architecture and intricate carvings, showcasing a blend of Persian and Indian design elements. It's a lesser-known historical site in Delhi but holds cultural and architectural significance, making it an interesting spot for history enthusiasts and tourists interested in the Mughal era.

Suraj Gupta 2023 Oct 07

It is now renovated after the G20 and decorated with LED light and flood lights. Looking more beautiful at evening after sunset. But there are lots of mosquito.

Altamash 2023 Apr 30

The tomb of Mohammed Quli Khan was built in the 17th century AD in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi.

Quli Khan was a foster brother of Akbar, son of Maham Anga, he was a general in Akbar's army.

The tomb resembles the Mughal architecture with calligraphy on the walls, the medallions are engraved with Quranic verses and decorated with floral calligraphy. The monument lies on an elevated platform surrounded by stairs on alternative sides to reach to the tomb.

In the early 1840s, the tomb was converted into a residence with landscaped gardens, terraces, and guesthouses by Thomas Metcalfe. He named it 'dilkhush, meaning pleasing the heart', He also built extensive gardens around it with a scenic view of the Qutub Minar.

Shyamal Mishra 2022 Jan 25

If one walks away from Qutub Minar searching for solace and solitude, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park is the best one to visit. In the park there lies the tomb of Mohd Quli Khan who is the believed foster brother of the Akbar. Born to Maham Anga the rear mother of the emperor Akbar, Quli Khan was a common in Akbar’s army. Except that not much is known about the person to whom the tomb is devoted. The grand Mughal architecture is the testimony of Quli Khan’s importance in Akbar’s life. The date when it is built is not known, neither the name of the King who commissioned the memorial. The tomb look like the design of Mughal architecture with an entrance on alternative asides even the calligraphy on the walls, the medallions are either carve with Quranic verses or decorated with floral calligraphy. The memorial lies on an elevated platform covered by stairs on alternative sides to reach to the tomb.

Amit K Khurana (A K K) 2021 Dec 25

So this is yet another tomb connected , situated within the jamali kamali park. Yes, it's beautiful, there are parks within parks. A small tomb but at a little height. I have concluded that this whole mehrauli area is basically a combination of several old ruler palaces, tombs and parks including kutub minar. So do visit with Ur family friends, cool picnic area, fun for kids, nice ambeince, peaceful, well aeroplanes do disturb as t airport is near by but some may like it. Great time pass.

Suresh Menon 2021 Mar 20

Mohd Quli Khan and his brother were nobles at Emperor Akbar's court, and were the children of the emperor's chief wet nurse.
In the latter half of the nineteenth century, the area surrounding this tomb and some other heritage structures was handed over to Sir Theophilus Metcalfe, who renamed it DILKUSHA, and used it as his private residence.
Today it is in an approximately 60 - 65 acre landscaped park, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
The structure is reasonably well maintained, but I didn't see many visitors. Probably because it was a weekday.
Entrance into the park is free.

Barun Ghosh 2021 Jan 15

Muhammad Quli Khan was the elder brother of Adham Khan and both were sons of Maham Anga, the chief wet nurse for Mughal Emperor Akbar.
The interiors still show the beautiful blue glazed tiles which are organised into delightful mosaics, the exterior only has a few remnants of such mosaics.
The tomb was later given to the British resident of Delhi, Sir Thomas Metcalfe by the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II, who used it as his monsoon residence as it's surrounded by artificial lakes which still can be made out.
He renamed the building "Dilkhush" and built a boathouse too.
Recommended only for persons with good physical stamina as the steps leading to & from the monument are immense and very steep.
Located with Mehrauli Archaeological Park, to enter there are no charges.

Atul Anand Pandey 2018 Dec 14

This is Tomb of Mohd. Quli Khan . As like other tombs in Delhi this also having great architecture. The best thing the view of Qutub Minar also from here . If you r a nature lover you love to walk here and for few hours you will forget still you r in Delhi which is full of noise & traffic . This building also having a beautiful dome with beautiful work . The place which attract the photographers to clicks the pics .