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The
dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya (1238-1325), in Delhi |
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*MAPS*
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Two maps show the dargah first in its setting,
and then in its internal arrangement |
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Near the dargah is the Chaunsat Khamba pavilion,
tomb of a foster brother of Akbar's; many others are also buried in and
around the dargah, including Akbar's chronicler Abu'l-Fazl (1551-1602)
and Shah Jahan's daughter Jahan Ara (1614-81) |
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Early views of the tomb area itself; on
Nizamuddin's 'urs, or death anniversary (literally "wedding"), a very large
annual celebration is held |
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Visitors en route to the dargah of Hazrat
Nizamuddin |
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Hazrat Nizamuddin's tomb itself, next to
its mosque; the buildings in the complex have been added to and renovated
extensively over the centuries |
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Inside the dargah: two very large recent
photos |
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The step-well, or baoli, which may be the
earliest part of the dargah |
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The tomb of Nizamuddin's faithful follower,
the Indo-Persian poet and Indo-Muslim culture hero Amir Khusrau (1253-1325),
is also located within the dargah, and his 'urs is celebrated annually |
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The Basant celebrations, spring 2002; traditions
of qawwali at the shrine go back to the lifetime of Hazrat Nizamuddin himself |
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The dargah by night: two very large photos |
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