Dilkhusha (Tomb of Muhammad Quli Khan) - stock photo

Dilkhusha was initially a tomb of Muhammad Quli Khan, brother of Adam Khan, a general and foster brother of Emperor Akbar. The octagonal Mughal tomb built in the 17th century was was bought by Metcalfe and remodeled in the style of European residences with extensive gardens and follies for use as a pleasure resort during the monsoon season. He called it the Dilkhusha. It was spread over a sprawling area, which is now enclosed in a specially developed park called the Qutub Archeological Village. The purpose in building this place was stated to be that Metcalfe wanted to keep a watch on Emperor Bahadur Shah II who also had his Zafar Mahal palace in Mehrauli to spend his summer time.
Dilkhusha was initially a tomb of Muhammad Quli Khan, brother of Adam Khan, a general and foster brother of Emperor Akbar. The octagonal Mughal tomb built in the 17th century was was bought by Metcalfe and remodeled in the style of European residences with extensive gardens and follies for use as a pleasure resort during the monsoon season. He called it the Dilkhusha. It was spread over a sprawling area, which is now enclosed in a specially developed park called the Qutub Archeological Village. The purpose in building this place was stated to be that Metcalfe wanted to keep a watch on Emperor Bahadur Shah II who also had his Zafar Mahal palace in Mehrauli to spend his summer time.
Dilkhusha (Tomb of Muhammad Quli Khan)
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