Jamali Kamali Tomb is situated at
Mehrauli in
South Delhi. It was built in the 16th century during the period of
Humayun, son of
Babur. Tomb is dedicated to Jamali, a Sufi saint and a poet of the early Mughal court, and an unidentified companion of his named 'Kamali'.
Historical records reveal that the tomb was built around 1529, before the death of Jamali in 1535. This tomb with a small flat roofed chamber is noted for its richly ornamented ceiling and walls. It is covered with tiles of various hues and patterns in incised and painted plaster. Several verses composed by Jamali are inscribed on the walls. The whole structure is enclosed by a 10 ft high wall on all the four sides. There are two graves here - one belongs to Jamali and the other to Kamali.
The beautiful and spruce lawns and the large number of neem trees make it a unique destination.
Jamali Kamali Mosque lies at a compound adjacent to the tomb. Qutab Minar, Adham Khan’s Tomb and Zafar Mahal are other places of interest.
Jamali-Kamali Tomb can be easily approached from Connaught Place.
