Barakhamba, Delhi

Name: Barakhamba
Address: Delhi, India

#173 among attractions in Delhi

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Barakhamba, also known as Barakhamba Monument, is a 14th-century tomb building from the Tughlaq period that is located in New Delhi, India. Barakhamba means '12 Pillars' in Urdu and Hindi languages. The name has also been used for an upscale modern metro road named the "Barakhamba road" in Connaught Place at the heart of the city. ()

Established: XIV centuryArchitectural style: Islamic architectureCoordinates: 28°35'29"N, 77°14'30"E

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South Delhi (Jangpura)Delhi India

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Barakhamba – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Humayun's Tomb, Khan Market, Delhi Golf Club, National Zoological Park Delhi.

0.6 miE
, Tomb, Architecture
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
15 min walk • Humayun's Tomb stands as a magnificent testament to the grandeur of Mughal architecture and a solemn memorial in the bustling city of Delhi, India. Commissioned by Humayun's first wife, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, this mausoleum is the final resting place of the...
1.1 miNW
Shopping centre, Shopping, Market
Khan Market, Delhi
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of India's bustling capital, Delhi, Khan Market is a shopping haven that epitomizes the city's blend of tradition and modernity. Established in 1951, and named after Khan Abdul Jabbar Khan, it has evolved from a small neighborhood market into one...
0.6 miNW
Golf
Delhi Golf Club, Delhi
16 min walk • Delhi Golf Club, an exclusive golf course located in the bustling city of Delhi, India, is a verdant retreat for golf enthusiasts and one of the oldest golf clubs in Asia. Established in the 1920s, this prestigious club has been a sanctuary for the sport amidst the...
1 miN
Sprawling zoo known for its white tigers
National Zoological Park Delhi, Delhi
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0.4 miE
Mausoleum, Islamic architecture
Afsarwala tomb, Delhi
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~450 ftE
Museum
Ghalib Museum, Delhi
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Delhi, India, the Ghalib Museum pays homage to one of the most revered poets in Urdu literature, Mirza Ghalib. This cultural repository is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the life and works of Ghalib, who has left an indelible mark on...
0.4 miNE
Park
Sunderwala Burj, Delhi
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1.1 miN
Memorial, Mughal architecture
Khairul Manazil, Delhi
29 min walk • Khairul Manazil or Khair-ul-Manazil is a historical masjid built in 1561 in New Delhi, India. The masjid is situated in the opposite of Purana Qila on Mathura Road, south east to Sher Shah Gate.
0.7 miE
Mausoleum, Islamic architecture
Nila Gumbad, Delhi
18 min walk • Nila Gumbad is a tomb located within the Humayun's tomb complex at Delhi, India. Historians are unsure about the identity of the person who has been buried.
1.3 miW
Memorial, History museum
Tomb of Sikandar Lodi, Delhi
33 min walk • The Tomb of Sikandar Lodi is the tomb of the second ruler of the Lodi Dynasty, Sikandar Lodi situated in New Delhi, India. The tomb is situated in Lodhi Gardens in Delhi and was built in 1517–1518 CE by his son Ibrahim Lodi.
~530 ftE
Mosque
Nizamuddin Markaz Mosque, Delhi
3 min walk • Nizamuddin Markaz, also called Banglewali Masjid, is a mosque located in Nizamuddin West in South Delhi, India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barakhamba?

Nearby attractions include Chausath Khamba, Delhi (1 min walk), Kotla Mubarakpur Complex, Delhi (1 min walk), Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi (2 min walk), Ghalib Museum, Delhi (3 min walk).

How to get to Barakhamba by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barakhamba:

Bus

DPS School • Lines: 166, 181A, 405 (4 min walk)
Lodhi Hotel • Lines: 419, 727 (4 min walk)

Metro

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium • Lines: Violet Line (14 min walk)
Jangpura • Lines: Violet Line (16 min walk)

Train

Hazrat Nizamuddin Junction (19 min walk)
Lajpat Nagar (22 min walk)