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Chaunsath Khamba

Also Known as Tomb of Mirza Aziz Kotaltash



Chaunsath Khamba, a 64 pillar monument, is located near Nizam-ud-Din Shrine complex in Delhi. Mirza Aziz Koka, or Kotaltash, himself constructed the tomb in the 17th century. This white marble pavilion contains 64 columns that hold twenty bays each with a dome. The frontage of the tomb has five arches and is supported by square pillars. Just outside this tomb is an enclosure containing the grave of Mirza Ghalib.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: New Delhi
Location: North Awliya Village
Shergarh    

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