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News1808-01-2026, 09:50

Delhi's Last Mughal Monument: Mirza Najaf Khan's Incomplete Mausoleum Unveiled

  • Mirza Najaf Khan's mausoleum in Delhi is considered the last Mughal monument, located near Najaf Khan Road.
  • The mausoleum, started by his daughter Fatima in 1782, remains incomplete due to lack of funds, housing both father and daughter.
  • Mirza Najaf Khan was a powerful Persian Mughal general under Emperor Shah Alam II, crucial in stabilizing the empire and defending Delhi.
  • He played a key role in the Battle of Buxar against the British, and the area 'Najafgarh' is named after him.
  • Its unique architecture features a flat roof, no dome, and Charbagh style, symbolizing the weakening Mughal era.

Why It Matters: Explore Delhi's last Mughal monument, an incomplete mausoleum telling tales of a powerful general and a fading empire.

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