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Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb

South Delhi district

8 story sections18 min 14 s in all

medieval mosque in Delhi associated with the myth of Jamali Kamali and djinns

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:37

    Welcome to Mehrauli Archaeological Park located in South Delhi, India. Situated right next to the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Qutub Minar complex, this sprawling green sanctuary houses over a hundred historical…

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  2. 2Southern Entrance Gate and Enclosed Courtyard2:29

    Please pause here in front of the southern entrance gate and the enclosed courtyard of the Jamali Kamali Mosque complex. The main entrance, positioned deliberately on the southern side of the compound, functions as a grand portal…

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  3. 3Mosque Facade and Architectural Innovation2:20

    Please move toward the center of the open courtyard and direct your gaze straight toward the magnificent front facade of the mosque. The elevation of the Jamali Kamali Mosque represents a monumental milestone in the history of…

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  4. 4Inside the Prayer Hall and Mihrab Niches2:10

    Step through the central archway to enter the grand prayer hall inside the mosque. As you cross the threshold into the interior, you are instantly embraced by a spacious, palatial atmosphere defined by soaring arcades and sturdy…

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  5. 5Exterior Structure of the Tomb2:02

    Please exit the main mosque prayer hall and walk a few steps to the north, where the mausoleum structure stands adjacent to the northern wall of the mosque. As you approach this separate building, take note of how its exterior…

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  6. 6Tomb Interior Chamber and Inlaid Poetry2:19

    Step inside the tomb chamber and prepare to be mesmerized by one of the most breathtaking decorative interiors in Delhi. The transition from the modest sandstone exterior into this softly lit interior chamber creates such a…

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  7. 7Haunted Folklore, Djinns, and Monument Conservation2:26

    Beyond its immense historical and architectural significance, the Jamali Kamali complex has long captured popular imagination through local folklore and ghostly tales. Over the centuries, the monument has acquired a widespread…

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  8. 8Closing1:51

    Our audio guide tour of the Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb complex has now reached its conclusion. This remarkable historical site holds an official designation by the Archaeological Survey of India as a non living heritage…

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What is Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb?

Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb is a place in South Delhi district with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationSouth Delhi district
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length18 min 14 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates28.5196, 77.1871
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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