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Safdarjung's Tomb is a garden tomb in a marble mausoleum in Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the style of late Mughal architecture. The top story of the edifice houses the Archaeological Survey of India. The garden, in the style evolved by the Mughal Empire that is now known as a charbagh, is entered through an ornate gate. Its facade is decorated with elaborate plaster carvings.
It was built by the Nawab of Avadh for his father, Safdarjung.
Inside are two graves- that of Safdarjung and his wife.

Directions: Location: At the intersection of Safdarjang Road and Aurobindo Marg, near the Safdarjang airport

The monument is just 20 minutes drive from Connaught Place.

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  • Updated Feb 7, 2009
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