Chausath Khamba

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Chausath Khamba is a 17th-century marble mausoleum in Delhi, India, notable for its 64-pillared hall and Indo-Islamic architectural style.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Indo-Islamic architectural structure
historic monument
mausoleum
adjacentTo Urs Mahal
architecturalStyle Indo-Islamic architecture
Mughal architecture
associatedWith Sufi traditions of Nizamuddin area
burialPlaceOf Ataga Khan’s family members
Mirza Aziz Koka
category Indo-Islamic architecture in India
Mausoleums in Delhi
Mughal-era buildings in Delhi
city New Delhi
linked to: New Delhi, India
constructionStartCentury 17th century
country India
hasFeature arcaded openings
domeless roof
intricate marble lattice work
multiple bays
plain exterior walls
pointed arches
square plan
symmetrical layout
hasPart 64-pillared hall
hasUse heritage tourism site
tomb
venue for cultural events
heritageDesignation protected monument
heritageDesignationBy Archaeological Survey of India
locatedIn Delhi
Nizamuddin Basti
linked to: Nizamuddin Dargah

Nizamuddin area
South Delhi
maintainedBy Archaeological Survey of India
materialUsed white marble
namedAfter its sixty-four pillars
near Humayun’s Tomb complex
linked to: Humayun's Tomb

Nizamuddin Dargah
Tomb of Mirza Ghalib
numberOfPillars 64
owner Government of India
period Mughal period
region National Capital Territory of Delhi
roofSupport marble pillars
roofType flat roof
translationOfName Sixty-Four Pillars

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Nizamuddin area contains Chausath Khamba