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Sheesh Gumbad




Sheesh Gumbad is an ancient mosque located a few meters north of the Bara Gumbad near the famous Lodi garden in South Delhi. It is also known as Glazed Dome or Glass Dome. Sheesh Gumbad is smaller in size than Bara Gumbad. It displays typical Lodi architectural style and was built around the same time when Bara Gumbad constructed. It comes with glazed blue tiles, painted floral designs and Koranic inscriptions. Sheesh Gumbad contains the remains of some unknown family.



Updated on 4th September, 2005
District: South Delhi

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