Tomb of Adham Khan, Delhi

Name: Tomb of Adham Khan
Address: Delhi, India

#101 among attractions in Delhi

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Adham Khan's Tomb is the 16th-century tomb of Adham Khan, a general of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was the younger son of Maham Anga, Akbar's wet nurse thus also his foster brother. However, when Adham Khan murdered Akbar’s favourite general Ataga Khan in May 1561, Akbar immediately ordered his execution by defenestration from the ramparts of the Agra Fort. ()

Local name: आधम ख़ान का मकबरा Coordinates: 28°31'23"N, 77°10'55"E

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New Delhi (Mahrauli)Delhi India

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Tomb of Adham Khan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Qutb complex, Qutb Minar, Iron Pillar, Mehrauli Archaeological Park.

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Which popular attractions are close to Tomb of Adham Khan?

Nearby attractions include Yogmaya Temple, Delhi (4 min walk), Rajon ki Baoli, Delhi (6 min walk), Hijron Ka Khanqah, Delhi (6 min walk), Iron Pillar, Delhi (6 min walk).

How to get to Tomb of Adham Khan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tomb of Adham Khan:

Bus

Mehrauli Terminal • Lines: 34, 413, 427, 463, 493, 502, 505, 534, 539, 715, Ml-82 (3 min walk)
Mehrauli Bus Terminal (3 min walk)

Metro

Qutub Minar • Lines: Yellow Line (19 min walk)
Chhatarpur • Lines: Yellow Line (31 min walk)