Government of India
Zafar Mahal
Keywords: Historical Monument
Mughal Architecture
Description: The Zafar Mahal is a Mughal-era monument that stands next to the Dargah of Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki. As its name suggests - the Zafar Mahal served as a summer palace for the Mughal family. Originally built by Akbar II, the Zafar Mahal was renovated by his son, Bahadur Shah Zafar II, who added a new gateway, a new storey, and some ornate chhatris, or domed pavilions to the complex. He also renamed the palace - from the Lal Mahal (Red Palace), it became known as the Zafar Mahal. The Zafar Mahal complex also contains some cenotaphs of the later Mughal Emperors.
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 | 19th Century |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-11-08T16:40:41Z |
| dc.date.available | 2021-11-08T16:40:41Z |
| dc.description | The Zafar Mahal is a Mughal-era monument that stands next to the Dargah of Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki. As its name suggests - the Zafar Mahal served as a summer palace for the Mughal family. Originally built by Akbar II, the Zafar Mahal was renovated by his son, Bahadur Shah Zafar II, who added a new gateway, a new storey, and some ornate chhatris, or domed pavilions to the complex. He also renamed the palace - from the Lal Mahal (Red Palace), it became known as the Zafar Mahal. The Zafar Mahal complex also contains some cenotaphs of the later Mughal Emperors. |
| 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 Field | Value |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Mehrauli, Delhi, India |
| dc.coverage.temporal | 19th Century |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-11-08T16:40:41Z |
| dc.date.available | 2021-11-08T16:40:41Z |
| dc.description | The Zafar Mahal is a Mughal-era monument that stands next to the Dargah of Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki. As its name suggests - the Zafar Mahal served as a summer palace for the Mughal family. Originally built by Akbar II, the Zafar Mahal was renovated by his son, Bahadur Shah Zafar II, who added a new gateway, a new storey, and some ornate chhatris, or domed pavilions to the complex. He also renamed the palace - from the Lal Mahal (Red Palace), it became known as the Zafar Mahal. The Zafar Mahal complex also contains some cenotaphs of the later Mughal Emperors. |
| dc.source | Archaeological Survey of India |
| dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
| dc.subject | Historical Monument Mughal Architecture |
| dc.type | Image |
| dc.format.medium | image |
Recognizing the ongoing need to position itself for the digital future, Indian Culture is an initiative by the Ministry of Culture. A platform that hosts data of cultural relevance from various repositories and institutions all over India.