The Trail of Nizam Piya

The Trail of Nizam Piya

Stories of sufis, emperors & poets in one of Delhi’s oldest village

The village named after Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya (1236-1325) one of the most popular Sufi saints of North India, is a treasure house of stories and histories.

At the epicenter is the Dargah of Nizamuddin, set in the bustling village with a medieval ambience, narrow alleys, and bazaars. Because of its association with the saint, the area became a popular site for burials – for emperors, saints, nobility, royalty, warriors and poets alike.

Hence, Nizamuddin offers a bouquet of built heritage down the centuries, besides of course the chance to meet with the beloved Nizam Piya.

Places Visited

The Dargah complex and nearby monuments – Tomb of Ghalib, Chaunsath Khamba & more…
Chilla Nizamuddin
Humayun’s Tomb, mausoleum of the 2^nd mughal, a world heritage site; 16^th century
Tomb of the poet Rahim Khan-e-Khanan, 17^th c.
Sunder Nursery, India’s largest nursery

Duration: 4 hours

Mode of Commuting: Walking

Meeting Point: Police Station, Nizamuddin West

Timings: Customised

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