A beautiful place to visit which contains historical knowledge and beauty.You can buy the tickets online from ASI sites and there are all the facilities like washrooms, guide. It is well maintained place and clean too.You may need time like 45 minutes to visit all spot in Qutub Minar complex. A perfect place for day out or evening visit.

Well preserved tomb, good architecture.The whole structure is in red stone except for 🪦 grave stone and inscription engraving wall, which are in white marble stone.Dont know what was written on walls of the tomb (must be something from Quran).

This grave is not maintained properly as a tomb.The holy ness is spoiled by illiterate visitors every day.

The Tomb of Sultan Ghari. This is the earliest Muslim tomb in Delhi, erected in 1231 by Iltutmih (r. 1211-36), over the grave of his eldest son, Nasir al-Din Mahmud, reusing pillars from temples. He is not the same as the Emperor Nasir al-Din Muhammad.]He was the first sultan to mint gold and silver coins.He reorganised the finances and revenue departments of the empire.He completed the construction of Qutb Minar.He was a patron of art and learning. He gave shelter to many learned scholars of West Asia.

Old and ancient place.

The tomb of Iltutmish was built in 1235 A.D. It is situated at Qutub Minar complex. Inside the tomb there are three mihrabs (prayer niches). The central one of these is located higher than the other two and is profusely decorated with marble. The central dome of this structure is not present may be broken down.

The historical place/ tomb located inside the Qutub Minar complex. If you want to see the place/ tomb you have to come inside the Qutub Minar complex. This is incomplete/ unfinished tower and around 27 meters high but now days this red rubble structure stands at a hight of 2.5 meters . The tomb has had very interesting history and this was built by Alauddin Khilji ( famous for the hindi movie Padmavat). Photographer like the tower for the photographic reason. During our visit, we took a help of local guide to know the history of the place.

This is the mausoleum of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish, the second Sultan of the Mamluk Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. From the exterior, the tomb looks like a simple square shaped structure, but the inside is far more ornate with the usual precisely chiseled relief of geometric patterns. Like a precursor of Islamic monarchs of the subcontinent, a marble cenotaph stands over the grave of the sultan. One of the more interesting structures inside Qutub Minar archaeological site,

Tomb of second ruler of slave dynasty illtutmish , tomb is placed next to alai madrasa and on walls of tomb different verses of holy Quran are designed and material is used as red stone and white marble.

Tomb of Iltutmish Qutubminar New Delhi, Beautiful place to visit.

Shamsuddin Iltutmish was a slave of Qutbuddin Aibak. Due to the good education and wide knowledge of the Islamic world, which he acquired during the early days of his adversity, he quickly rose to be the amir- i- shikar and son in law of his master within a decade. In 1206, he held the charge of Badaun as one of the most trusted lieutenants of Aibak. He was manumitted by Aibak long before the latter received such formal manumission, himself. It was done in 1205- 1206 at the instance of Mohammad Ghori who was deeply impressed by the performance of Iltutmish in the campaign against the Khokhars. Iltutmish was not only a soldier but also a man of creative tastes. Often engaged in warfare and happily extended his patronage to the pious and learned. He was further endowed with laudable qualities; he was handsome, intelligent, sagacious and of excellent disposition and manners. He was also just, benevolent, impartial and a zealous warrior.The hereditary succession of Aram Shah was refused by the Turkish nobility of Delhi, as he was an incompetent and unpopular ruler. Iltutmish was invited from Badaun to assume the leadership of Sultanate. Aram Shah refused to abdicate but was defeated and deposed by Iltutmish in 1211. Iltutmish was the real founder of the Delhi Sultanate. He made Delhi his seat of governance in preference to Lahore and proved to be a strong and capable ruler who enjoyed a long reign of twenty- six years. When Iltutmish ascended the throne, the country was full of rivals and hostile chiefs, and the rebellious nobles and the vanquished Rajas and Ranas were threatening the existence of the Sultanate of Delhi. The situation was better handled by Iltutmish and his foresight energy and military skill, proved himself equal to the situation. He suppressed the rebellious nobles with an iron hand,crushed the power of the rivals like Yildiz and Qabacha and recovered the lost provinces. He secured the Sultanate of Delhi diplomatically from the Mongol invasion by warding off their invasion. He not only saved the empire and rescued his people from danger, but also added the provinces of Malwa and Sind to the dominions of has master. In consideration of his contribution to the growth of Muslim rule in India, Iltutmish may rightly be called the real founder of the Sultanate of Delhi. The contribution of Iltutmish to the monetary system of the Sultanate was very great. It was he who introduced the Silver Tanka and the Copper Jital, the two basic coins of the Sultanate period. Besides, he was a builder as well as a conqueror and an administrator, and left monuments both at Delhi and Ajmer displaying his taste in architecture. Iltutmish was a pious Muslim. However, he was intolerant towards the Shias. His treatment of Hindus was also not enlightened. He continued to persecute them. In short, his reign was thus a perpetual series of efforts towards the expansion of an originally small territory. In 1235, Iltutmish made an attempt to bring the Khokhars under his subjugation, but the Khokhars showed no signs of appeasement. Exhausted by continuous warfare, Iltutmish fell sick, returned to Delhi and breathed his last in April, 1236. He was buried in the magnificent tomb which he had got constructed for himself in Delhi.

Great Spot.

There is a stairs going downwards, why its needed in a tomb? seems a temple was converted the central pedestal probably could be Shivaling platform.

This place is beautiful Tomb and natural Environment well maintained neet and clean amazing place. This is located in Qutab Minar Complex Delhi. This place is beautiful and very famous

He conquered Multan and Bengal from contesting rulers, and Ranathambhore and Siwalik from their rulers.He expanded his domain by defeating the Muslim rulers of Ghazni, Multan and Bengal, which had previously annexed some of his territories and threatened his domain. He conquered the latter two territories and made further conquests in the Hindu lands, conquering the fort of Ranathambhore and the lands of Gwalior and the fort of Mandur.He instituted many changes to the Sultanate, re-organising the monetary system and the nobility as well as the distribution of grounds and fiefs, and erected many buildings, including Mosques, Khanqas (Monasteries), Dargahs (Graves) and a Hauz (reservoir) for pilgrims.Shams ud-din Iltutmish founded the Delhi Sultanate and much strengthened the power of the slave dynasty and of Islam in the India, although his kindred and heirs were not as politically gifted, with no ruler comparable to him in the area until the time of Ghiasuddin Balban.

Place of great historical importance.... Well maintained

Just near the Alai Minar is the tomb of Iltutmish who was the the successor of Qutubuddin Aibak and was the greatest ruler of the Slave dynasty. Iltutmishs tomb is one of the earliest examples of the spectacular Muslim architecture in India. This tomb is a square tomb without a dome . It is believed that the dome was originally there but had fallen off later. When you look at this monument from outside it looks like a very simple and plain tomb . Once you enter inside, you can see the tomb very beautifully and ornately carved from inside. The cenotaph is made of marble with some calligraphy on its base.

Very nice placeAwesome architecture on red stones

Superb location to capture photographs. It was an amazing experience today with my friend.😊😊👌👌👌

Beautiful architecture of the tomb. Quranic verses are inscribed beautifully on the walls. The actual tomb is made of marble.

Qutb Minar Complex, the tomb of Iltutmish was built in the early 13th century a few kilometers south of Delhi. The red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak to 14.32 m at its base to give calls for prayer.Its surrounding contains Alai-Darwaza Gate, the masterpiece of Indo-Muslim art (built-in 1311). The building process of Qutub Minar took a long time (about 75 years). Its construction was started by Qutub-Ud-din Aibak in 1193 and finished by Iltutmish.Qutub Minar is known as the tallest brick minaret in the world. It is made of red sandstone and has Arabic inscriptions on it. The monuments in the Qutb complex in Mehrauli, pre-eminent among which is the Qutb Minar, illustrate the development of early Sultanate architecture (13th and early 14th century).The tomb of Iltutmish architecture is basically an Indo Islamic architecture. Situated at a site which was earlier a center of the Rajput Tomars and Chauhans, the complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site: though most structures are in ruins, they are nonetheless awe-inspiring and give a sense of what their grandeur would have been when intact.But with so much cultural heritage tied to one monument, it would be a shame to visit and not appreciate the story of the tomb of Iltutmish history behind it.

This is Open Roof Tomb of Sultan Iltutmish , very well designed and architected in Hindu - Islamic culture , beautiful scenes and islamic writings are on the 4 walls of the Tomb !

The tomb of Iltutmish, Qutub Minar Complex, was built in 1235 A.D. It is situated just outside the north-west corner of the Quwwat-ul-Islam near the Qutub Minar. The central one of these is located higher than the other two and is profusely decorated with marble. Inside the tomb of Iltutlish, there are three prayer niches. This tomb is quite simple, but its entrance is intricately carved with geometrical and arabesque patterns make it a beautiful example of India’s heritage to the world. Basically, the area surrounding the Qutub Minar is called Qutub Complex.

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One of Quitting minar contribution was iltutmish....The Qutb Minar, also spelled as Qutub Minar and Qutab Minar, is a minaret and victory tower that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of New Delhi, India.[3][4] The height of Qutb Minar is 72.5 meters, making it the tallest minaret in the world built of bricks.[2][5] The tower tapers, and has a 14.3 metres (47 feet) base diameter, reducing to 2.7 metres (9 feet) at the top of the peak.[6] It contains a spiral staircase of 379 steps.[7][1]Its closest comparator is the 62-metre all-brick Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan, of c.1190, a decade or so before the probable start of the Delhi tower.[8] The surfaces of both are elaborately decorated with inscriptions and geometric patterns; in Delhi the shaft is fluted with superb stalactite bracketing under the balconies at the top of each stage.[9] In general minarets were slow to be used in India, and are often detached from the main mosque where they exist.[10]Source... Wiki

The tomb of the Delhi Sultanate ruler, Iltutmish, a second Sultan of Delhi built 1235 CE, is also part of the Qutb Minar Complex in Mehrauli, New Delhi. The central chamber is a 9 mt. sq. and has squinches, suggesting the existence of a dome, which has since collapsed. The main cenotaph, in white marble, is placed on a raised platform in the centre of the chamber. The facade is known for its ornate carving, both at the entrance and the interior walls. The interior west wall has a prayer niche (mihrab) decorated with marble, and a rich amalgamation of Hindu motives into Islamic architecture, such as bell-and-chain, tassel, lotus, diamond emblems.In 1914, during excavations by Archaeological Survey of Indias (ASI) Gordon Sanderson, the grave chamber was discovered. From the north of the tomb 20 steps lead down to the actual burial vault.

Amazing place..well maintain..without rooF..👍👌

The tomb of Iltutmish was built in 1235 A.D. It is situated just outside the north-west corner of the Quwwat-ul-Islam near the Qutub Minar.Inside the tomb there are three mihrabs (prayer niches). The central one of these is located higher than the other two and is profusely decorated with marble. This tomb is quite simple, but its entrance is intricately carved with geometrical and arabesque patterns make it a beautiful example of Indias heritage to the world.#Tombofiltutmish

Huge tomb. The walls are engraved so well. Its near the Qutub Minar. Loved it.

Well maintained place.Qutab Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhis last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeys are of marble and sandstone. At the foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque to be built in India. An inscription over its eastern gate provocatively informs that it was built with material obtained from demolishing 27 Hindu temples. A 7 m-high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque. It is said that if you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it your wish will be fulfilled.During the reign of Sikandar Lodi, Qutub Minar made another restoration in the year 1505, and in the year 1794, Major Smith of the Erstwhile British Empire repaired for the damaged parts.

It is a temple beneath this tomb. Qutub minar

Beautiful tomb with geometric patterns

This place is inside the qutub minar complex.

Shams ud-Din Iltutmish was the third ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, belonging to the Mamluk dynasty. Iltutmish consolidated the position of the sultanate in the Indian subcontinent. He conquered Multan and Bengal from contesting rulers and Ranthambore and Siwalik from their rulers

Tomb of Iltutmish is a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic art. Find out more about Iltutmish Tomb of Qutub Minar, Delhi.Built by Shamsud-Din Iltutmish himself in 1235, the tomb of Iltutmish lies to the northwest of the Quwwatul Islam Mosque of New Delhi. Though, there was a gap of only five years between the constructions of Sultan Ghauris tomb and this tomb, it is much different and serves as an example of development phase in Indo-Islamic architecture. Unlike his predecessors, Iltutmish abstained from using the material obtained from the demolition of temples. However, the arches and semi-domes of this tomb were built in the indigenous architectural style. The tomb chamber has a red sand stone cenotaph in its centre. Originally, this cenotaph was covered by a dome, which fell, only to be replaced by Feroze Shah Tughluq. However, even the second dome could not survive long and only its ruins can be seen now. There are three mehrabs in the west that were used for offering prayers. The tomb has plain and stark exteriors, but its interiors are lavishly ornamented with geometrical and arabesque patterns in Saracenic tradition. Along with this, ancient Hindu motifs, such as wheel, bell-and-chain, tassel, lotus and diamond, can also be seen here. It was these carvings that led Fergusson to remark that this tomb is one of the richest examples of Hindu art applied to Mohammedan purposes.

This place is located inside the Qutub complex. The ticket you buy for Qutub minar will cover for this place too. The tomb looks bland from out side but the amount of inscriptions inside the building is minding. Look out specially for the wall without door inside.

The incomplete structures and losing its creativity day by day

Grave of Second Sultan of Delhi Iltutmish.

The tomb of Iltutmish, was built in 1235 A.D. It is situated just outside the north-west corner of the Quwwat-ul-Islam near the Qutub Minar.A compact square structure with entrances at three sides and western wall enclosed to accommodate three mihrabs(prayer niches in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca). The central one of these is located higher than the other two and is profusely decorated with marble.Most of the roof has collapsed, but remains show it to have been a shallow dome composed of concentric rings of masonry which collapsed due to excessive span.Its architecture is basically an Indo Islamic architecture. The most interesting feature is the first appearance in India of the ‘Squinch’. This consists of projecting a small arch across the upper side of the corners of the square room, turning it into an octagon, then repeating the process to turn it into a 16 sided base in which a dome can rest. In this case, the squinch is a half-dome, though built on the corbelling principle. Thus, this is an Indianized version of the squinch.Exterior of the tomb is relatively plain, but interior is richly decorated. Its entrance is intricately carved with geometrical and arabesque patterns make it a beautiful example of India’s heritage to the world.

Very nice and beautiful place

Great monument to visit inside the area of kutub minar .....

Do visit iconic Qutub Minar when you are around Delhi. Like other historical monuments, Tomb of Iltutmish is also situated in the Qutub Minar Complex. Tomb of Iltutmish is awesome and beautiful. Its carving work is impressing. It is situated near Iron Pillar and other monuments. Its need better maintenance and repairs.Do not forget to carry Camera as the entire complex is heaven for photographers.

Iltutmish tomb built in 1235 was the first Islamic tomb in India.It is situated in the north-west corner of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque.Iltutmish (r 1211-36) was the 3rd & greatest Sultan of the Slave dynasty.Born in a Turkish family, ltutmish was sold as a slave to Quṭb al-Dīn Aibak, but later married his daughter & succeeded Aibak in 1211.He died in 1236 after a reign of 26 years.Iltutmish tomb is roofless with a single marble cenotaph. It is quite simple, but the walls are covered with beautiful Quranic inscriptions, arabesque & floral motifs.Thirty chapters of Quran are engraved on the interior walls.This square red sandstone mausoleum has arched entrances in the north, south & east. It is intricately carved with geometrical & arabesque patterns.Western wall has three mihrabs (prayer niches).The central marble mihrab is profusely decorated & is located higher than the other two.

One of the better preserved sites at the Qutub Minar monumental site. The engravings on its walls are amazingly beautiful.

Impressive Mughal architecture

Tomb of Iltumish, great king of Dehli Sultanate. Located inside Qutub complex, Dehli.

Huge tomb. The walls are engraved so well. Its near the Qutub Minar. Loved it.

Shams Ud-Din Iltutmish was the third of the Mamluk kings who ruled the former Ghurid territories in northern India. He was the first Muslim sovereign to rule from Delhi and is thus considered the effective founder of Delhi Sultanate.The tomb of Iltutmish, Qutub Minar Complex, was built in 1235 A.D. It is situated just outside the north-west corner of the Quwwat-ul-Islam near the Qutub Minar. The central one of these is located higher than the other two and is profusely decorated with marble.Inside the tomb of Iltutlish, there are three prayer niches. This tomb is quite simple, but its entrance is intricately carved with geometrical and arabesque patterns make it a beautiful example of India’s heritage to the world. Basically, the area surrounding the Qutub Minar is called Qutub Complex.Tomb of Iltutmish HistoryThere have many important pieces of information about the tomb of Iltutmish. Qutbu’d-Din Aibak laid the foundation of Minar in AD 1199 for the use of the muezzin (crier) to give calls for prayer. In 1220, Aibak’s successor and son-in-law Iltutmish added three tiers to the tower.It is the highest tower in India. In 1369, lightning destroyed its top tier completely and Firoz Shah Tughlaq carried out restoration work replacing the damaged tier with two new tiers every year.There are many proverbs about the naming of this tower. Some historians say that it was named after the first Turkic sultan Qutub-Ud-din Aibak and some claims that it was named to honor Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, a saint.It is surrounded by several historically significant monuments, which are historically connected with the tower and are part of the Qutub Complex. Tomb of Iltutmish information includes the Iron Pillar of Delhi, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Alai Darwaza, the Tomb of Iltutmish, Alai Minar, Ala-Ud-din’s Madrasa and Tomb. The iron pillar in the Qutub Minar complex has not rusted after some 2000 years.This 4th-century pillar, originally made as a flagstaff in Vishnu’s honor, is a tribute to ancient Indian metallurgy. This 7m-high pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque and it was here a long time prior to the mosque’s construction.The Qutub Minar complex is large and includes Qutub Minar, Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid, Ala’i Minar, Ala’i Darwaza, Iron Pillar, Iltutmish’s Tomb. At the foot of the Qutub Minar stands the first mosque to be built in India, known as Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid.Ala-Ud-din ensures the completion of the south gateway of the building, the Ala’i Darwaza; it was built of red sandstone in 1311 and located just southwest of the Qutub Minar.Tomb of Iltutmish (Built-in 1235,) lies in the northwest of the compound, midway along the west wall of the mosque. It is the first surviving tomb of a Muslim ruler in India. It got the tag of the world heritage site in 1993. From this, you can know about the tomb of Iltutmish history too.

Interesting how the arches don’t have keystones, there’s carving of verses from the Quran, and they would shape and smoothen the pieces of stone after they were set in place.

A UNESCO world heritage site in Mehrauli Delhi,Inda. It is minaret. Must visit spot when you are visiting Delhi.

Beautiful historical place....

Beautiful carvings on the wall

Nice place

The tomb of Iltutmish was built in 1235 A.D. It is situated just outside the north-west corner of the Quwwat-ul-Islam near the Qutub Minar.Inside the tomb there are three mihrabs (prayer niches). The central one of these is located higher than the other two and is profusely decorated with marble. This tomb is quite simple, but its entrance is intricately carved with geometrical and arabesque patterns make it a beautiful example of Indias heritage to the world. Recommended to visit before 10am, after this time will be very crowded and hot during summer, and its included in your 500 rupee entrance ticket to this complex. Recommended!!

Very nice place

Historical place

Best history in warld mughal

Must visit when in Delhi. The level of architecture is simply superb!

Super Delhi sultanates architecture depiction.Stone arts and tomb is very beautiful.A marvellous architecture.

Very nice structure. Roof not present. However, the walls r beautifully decorated.

The carvings are just absolutely beautiful, and the tomb is so sacred

Shams ud-Din Iltutmish (Persian: شَمْسُ ٱلْدِّين إِلْتُتْمِش) (r. 1211–1236) was the third ruler of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi of Turkic origin. He was a slave of Qutb-ud-din Aibak and later became his son-in-law and close lieutenant. He was the Governor of Badaunwhen he deposed Qutub-ud-dins successor Aram Shah and acceded to the throne of the Delhi Sultanate in 1211. He shifted the capital from Lahore to Delhi, remained the ruler until his death on May 1, 1236.Iltutmish consolidated the position of the sultanate in the Indian subcontinent. He conquered Multan and Bengal from contesting rulers and Ranthambore and Siwalik from their rulers. He expanded his domain by defeating the Muslim rulers of Ghazni, Multan and Bengal, which had previously annexed some of his territories and threatened his domain. He conquered the latter two territories and made further conquests in the Hindu lands, conquering Ranthambore Fort, Gwalior and the fort of Mandur.Iltutmish organized the administration of the Sultanate, laying the foundation for its dominance over northern India until the Mughal invasion. He introduced the silver tanka and the copper jital - the two basic coins of the Sultanate period, with a standard weight of 175 grains. He set up the Iqtadari system: division of empire into Iqtas, which were assigned to the nobles and officers in lieu of salary. He erected many buildings, including mosques, khanqahs (monasteries), dargahs (shrines or graves of influential people) and a hawz (Persianized from the Arabic: hawdh حوض - reservoir) for pilgrims.

Shams ud-Din Iltutmish(r. 1211–1236) was the third ruler of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi of Turkic origin. He was a slave of Qutb-ud-din Aibak and later became his son-in-law and close lieutenant. He was the Governor of Badaun when he deposed Qutub-ud-dins successor Aram Shahand acceded to the throne of the Delhi Sultanate in 1211. He shifted the capital from Lahore to Delhi, remained the ruler until his death on May 1, 1236.

Iltutmish makes for himself but his son Nasirudeen mahmood died in front of him. So actually this tomb of Nasirudeen mahmood

The tomb of the Delhi Sultanate ruler, Iltutmish, a second Sultan of Delhi (r. 1211–1236 AD), built 1235 CE, is also part of the Qutb Minar Complex in Mehrauli, New Delhi. The central chamber is a 9 mt. sq. and has squinches, suggesting the existence of a dome, which has since collapsed. The main cenotaph, in white marble, is placed on a raised platform in the centre of the chamber. The facade is known for its ornate carving, both at the entrance and the interior walls. The interior west wall has a prayer niche (mihrab) decorated with marble, and a rich amalgamation of Hindu motifs into Islamic architecture, such as bell-and-chain, tassel, lotus, diamond emblems.In 1914, during excavations by Archaeological Survey of Indias (ASI) Gordon Sanderson, the grave chamber was discovered. From the north of the tomb 20 steps lead down to the actual burial vault.

The tomb of the Delhi Sultanate ruler, Iltutmish, a second Sultan of Delhi (r. 1211–1236 AD), built 1235 CE, is also part of the Qutb Minar Complex in Mehrauli, New Delhi. The central chamber is a 9 mt. sq. and has squinches, suggesting the existence of a dome, which has since collapsed. The main cenotaph, in white marble, is placed on a raised platform in the centre of the chamber. The facade is known for its ornate carving, both at the entrance and the interior walls. The interior west wall has a prayer niche (mihrab) decorated with marble, and a rich amalgamation of Hindu motifs into Islamic architecture, such as bell-and-chain, tassel, lotus, diamond emblems.In 1914, during excavations by Archaeological Survey of Indias (ASI) Gordon Sanderson, the grave chamber was discovered. From the north of the tomb 20 steps lead down to the actual burial vault.

It is clean and well maintained place.

Good place for tourist

Monument is so damaged and government should take a step towards cleaning and maintenance of its beauty

Amazing placeFollow unzip_delhi on Instagram for more information about this place

Huge tomb near qutub minar

An ancient style of calligraphy of Islamic culture ... not well maintained now due to which many parts get in a deteriorated​ Condition.

The second rulers tomp. Nice construction with minar and area with white marble and red stine. The upper crust is notboreaent now. The area is in the qutub complex near mehrauli. The entry fee for all structures including qutub minar, khaja madrasa, mosque, inthumish tomp etc is 30 INR. The area is maintained by the archeological survey of India. Area and complex is well maintained by ASI. Visiters outside delhi choose a time in the morning or evening during rhe summer as the area is unshaded. Archeolohical and architectural interested visiters shud have a good time ter inside to explore....no baggage allowed beyond the main gate. The main structure along with extentions are very good.

Tomb of the Delhi Sultanate ruler, Iltutmish, a second Sultan of Delhi (r. 1211–1236 AD), built 1235 CE, is also part of the Qutb Minar Complex in Mehrauli, New Delhi. The central chamber is a 9 mt. sq. and has squinches, suggesting the existence of a dome, which has since collapsed. The main cenotaph, in white marble, is placed on a raised platform in the centre of the chamber. The facade is known for its ornate carving, both at the entrance and the interior walls. The interior west wall has a prayer niche (mihrab) decorated with marble, and a rich amalgamation of Hindu motives into Islamic architecture, such as bell-and-chain, tassel, lotus, diamond emblems.In 1914, during excavations by Archaeological Survey of Indias (ASI) Gordon Sanderson, the grave chamber was discovered. From the north of the tomb 20 steps lead down to the actual burial vault.The tomb of the Delhi Sultanate ruler, Iltutmish, a second Sultan of Delhi (r. 1211–1236 AD), built 1235 CE, is also part of the Qutb Minar Complex in Mehrauli, New Delhi. The central chamber is a 9 mt. sq. and has squinches, suggesting the existence of a dome, which has since collapsed. The main cenotaph, in white marble, is placed on a raised platform in the centre of the chamber. The facade is known for its ornate carving, both at the entrance and the interior walls. The interior west wall has a prayer niche (mihrab) decorated with marble, and a rich amalgamation of Hindu motives into Islamic architecture, such as bell-and-chain, tassel, lotus, diamond emblems.

Shams ud-din Iltutmish founded the Delhi Sultanate and much strengthened the power of the slave dynasty and of Islam in the India, although his kindred and heirs were not as politically gifted, with no ruler comparable to him in the area until the time of Ghiasuddin Balban.

Shams ud-Din Iltutmish (r. 1211–1236) was the third ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, belonging to the Mamluk dynasty. Iltutmish consolidated the position of the sultanate in the Indian subcontinent. He conquered Multan and Bengal from contesting rulers and Ranthambore and Siwalik from their rulers. He expanded his domain by defeating the Muslim rulers of Ghazni, Multan and Bengal, which had previously annexed some of his territories and threatened his domain. He conquered the latter two territories and made further conquests in the Hindu lands, conquering the fort of Ranathambhore and the lands of Gwalior and the fort of Mandur.He added many changes to the Sultanate, re-organising the monetary system and the nobility as well as the distribution of grounds and fiefs, and erected many buildings, including Mosques, Khanqas (Monasteries), Dargahs (Graves) and a Hauz (reservoir) for pilgrims.Shams ud-din Iltutmish much strengthened the power of the Delhi Sultanate and of Islam in India, although his kindred and heirs were not as politically gifted, with no ruler comparable to him in the area until the time of Ghiyasuddin Balban. The name Iltutmish is a Turkic name, meaning he has held/owned land (İltutmuş, in modern Turkish). Another theory concerning the meaning of the name suggests a connection with an eclipse that supposedly occurred at his birth (an event of some importance in the view of the people of the time). The other etymologies for his name include Altamash, which denotes the number sixty, or the guard of the army, which is the ancient Turkic Khanates numbered at sixty; but this theory falsely draws its source from that he is often referred to as Al-Tamash, which is most likely an Arabic variation of his Turkic name. In 1236 Iltutmish died, and was buried in the Qutb complex in Mehrauli.The death of Iltutmish was followed by years of political instability at Delhi. During this period, four descendants of Iltutmish were put on the throne and murdered. Iltutmishs eldest son, Nasir-ud-din Mahmud, had died in 1229 while governing Bengal as his fathers deputy. The surviving sons of the Sultan were incapable of the task of administration. In 1236, Iltutmish, on his death-bed, nominated his daughter Razia as his heiress. But, Razia did not have support of the nobles of the court, who did not want a woman ruler.Iltutmishs eldest surviving son, Rukn-ud-din Firuz was raised to the throne. Firuz left governance in the hands of his mother, Shah Turken. Firuz was deposed within six months, and Razia became the ruler. Razias growing assertiveness brought her in conflict with the nobles. In 1240, a rebellion led to the replacement of Razia by her brother, Muiz ud din Bahram. Bahram ruled for two years before he was overthrown in favour of Firuzs son, Ala ud din Masud in 1242.Order was re-established only after Iltutmishs grandson Nasir-ud-din-Mahmud became Sultan with Iltutmishs prominent slave, Ghias-ud-din-Balban as his Deputy Sultan (Naib) in 1246. Balban held all the power at the time and became Sultan in 1266. There was internal stability from 1246 until 1290 whenJalal-ud-din Khilji overthrew Balbans great-grandson Kayumarath, thus ending the Mamluk Dynasty and founded the Khilji Dynasty.(Source: Wikipedia)This is very old and hysterical place, so must visit there.

The Tomb of Sultan Shmusadeen Iltutmish one of the magnificent place in Qutub Minar complex.It has wonderful Islamic art and Quranic epigraphy in Arabic letters along withe geometric and botanical ornaments.It is smilier to the Art of Arabian peninsula as I see in Oman.The Mihrab is Wonderful.

Thats not a mughal architecture. Its good place to visit specially for scholars.

Shams ud-Din Iltutmish (r. 1211 – 1236) was the third ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, belonging to the Mamluk Dynasty. Ill it mush consolidated the position of the sultanate in India

The tomb was built by lltutmish in 1235 near by kubbat mosque.Forty two feet square shape building has entrance of three side as East,South and in North.The entrance of West is closed.The wall of tomb are carving kuran ayate.To see thirty cubic feet its inner hall is according to beauty seems equivalent to Hindu and Jain temples .

Situated in the Qutb minar complex. The Tomb is Master Piece of Mughals architecture. Build by built with red sand stone by Iltutmish in 1235 . The rich interior and plain exterior are the highlights of this tomb. The building architecture still looks perfect and impressive. Avoid to visit in Summers.

Nice place to visit. Grateful for a history lesson

A well maintained place. Nice place to visit.

Not that spectacular compare to the others around but good for having a walk around.

It Was Very Old...And There Was Also a underground Way...which was Covered for public

Beautiful, Islamic caligraphy and ayats, however it will be in ruins due to poor maintainance.

The tomb of theDelhi Sultanateruler,Iltutmish, the secondSultan of Delhi(r. 1211–1236 AD), built 1235 CE,is also part of theQutb MinarComplex in Mehrauli, New Delhi. The central chamber is a 9 mt. sq. and hassquinches, suggesting the existence of a dome, which has since collapsed. The main cenotaph, in white marble,is placed on a raised platform in the centre of the chamber. The facade is known for its ornate carving, both at the entrance and the interior walls. The interior west wall has a prayer niche (mihrab) decorated with marble, and a rich amalgamation of Hindu motives into Islamic architecture, such as bell-and-chain, tassel, lotus,diamond emblems.

Nice

Made for the Gulam dynasty ruler The iltumish

Tomb is situated in qutub minar premises itself. Great carving on stones .

Good place And very nice

Great architecture. Nice place to visit.

The tomb of Shamsudding Illutmish

Wonderfull art and so beautiful tomb of lltutmish

Great place . Historical insights of mugal era.

This is a beautifull Tomb beautiful Mughal architecture

Tablets showing historical importance needed here

This is a tomb, but a good place for photos

Nice tomb for a great leader.

Lots of historic information