Government of India
Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb
Keywords: Historical Monument
Mughal Architecture
Description: Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb, located in the Archaeological Village complex in Mehrauli, Delhi, India. Sheikh Fazlullah popularly known by his pen name - Jamali, was a prominent Sufi saint during the time of the Lodis and early Mughals. The single-domed mosque was built by the saint in 1528. Made of red sandstone, Delhi quartzite and white marble, this mosque has beautifully decorated lotus-shaped medallions. Adjacent to the mosque is the tomb of Jamali who died in 1536. The basic structure was constructed in 1528-29 but was converted into a tomb after his death. An extremely plain structure from the outside, the interiors of the tomb are brightly coloured in red and blue. Decorated with magnificent tile work and painted plaster, the walls of this tomb bear verses of poems written by Jamali himself. The tomb chamber has two graves, while the central one belongs to Jamali, the other is believed to be of Jamali’s companion; however not much is known about him. Some call him Kamali but this name is said to have been given by the locals, only to rhyme with Jamali. Hence, the complex gets its name - Jamali Kamali.
Source: Archaeological Survey of India
Type: Image
Received From: Archaeological Survey of India
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Mehrauli, Delhi, India |
| dc.coverage.temporal | 1528 |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-11-09T08:38:33Z |
| dc.date.available | 2021-11-09T08:38:33Z |
| dc.description | Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb, located in the Archaeological Village complex in Mehrauli, Delhi, India. Sheikh Fazlullah popularly known by his pen name - Jamali, was a prominent Sufi saint during the time of the Lodis and early Mughals. The single-domed mosque was built by the saint in 1528. Made of red sandstone, Delhi quartzite and white marble, this mosque has beautifully decorated lotus-shaped medallions. Adjacent to the mosque is the tomb of Jamali who died in 1536. The basic structure was constructed in 1528-29 but was converted into a tomb after his death. An extremely plain structure from the outside, the interiors of the tomb are brightly coloured in red and blue. Decorated with magnificent tile work and painted plaster, the walls of this tomb bear verses of poems written by Jamali himself. The tomb chamber has two graves, while the central one belongs to Jamali, the other is believed to be of Jamali’s companion; however not much is known about him. Some call him Kamali but this name is said to have been given by the locals, only to rhyme with Jamali. Hence, the complex gets its name - Jamali Kamali. |
| dc.source | Archaeological Survey of India |
| dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
| dc.subject | Historical Monument Mughal Architecture |
| dc.type | Image |
| dc.format.medium | image |
| dc.format.material | Red Sandstone, Delhi Quartzite, white Marble |
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Mehrauli, Delhi, India |
| dc.coverage.temporal | 1528 |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-11-09T08:38:33Z |
| dc.date.available | 2021-11-09T08:38:33Z |
| dc.description | Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb, located in the Archaeological Village complex in Mehrauli, Delhi, India. Sheikh Fazlullah popularly known by his pen name - Jamali, was a prominent Sufi saint during the time of the Lodis and early Mughals. The single-domed mosque was built by the saint in 1528. Made of red sandstone, Delhi quartzite and white marble, this mosque has beautifully decorated lotus-shaped medallions. Adjacent to the mosque is the tomb of Jamali who died in 1536. The basic structure was constructed in 1528-29 but was converted into a tomb after his death. An extremely plain structure from the outside, the interiors of the tomb are brightly coloured in red and blue. Decorated with magnificent tile work and painted plaster, the walls of this tomb bear verses of poems written by Jamali himself. The tomb chamber has two graves, while the central one belongs to Jamali, the other is believed to be of Jamali’s companion; however not much is known about him. Some call him Kamali but this name is said to have been given by the locals, only to rhyme with Jamali. Hence, the complex gets its name - Jamali Kamali. |
| dc.source | Archaeological Survey of India |
| dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
| dc.subject | Historical Monument Mughal Architecture |
| dc.type | Image |
| dc.format.medium | image |
| dc.format.material | Red Sandstone, Delhi Quartzite, white Marble |
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