Chausath Khamba, Marble tomb in Nizamuddin, India.
Chausath Khamba is a marble structure in South East Delhi district featuring sixty-four columns that support twenty-five bays. Each bay is crowned by a concealed dome that remains hidden from the outside, giving the roof a flat appearance.
The mausoleum was built in 1623 as the tomb of Mirza Aziz Koka, the foster brother of Mughal Emperor Akbar. It sits at the edge of the sacred grounds of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and is connected to the history of this religious site.
The name refers to the sixty-four columns that define its appearance and make it recognizable to visitors who come to this area. The marble construction and geometric symmetry show how builders expressed Mughal design principles through careful craftsmanship.
The building sits next to the shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and can be reached through a large sunken courtyard with an arched entrance. Visitors should allow time to explore the surrounding sacred grounds, as this part of Delhi is full of historical structures.
The roof design is remarkable because all twenty-five domes are completely hidden beneath a flat surface. This unusual approach sets it apart from typical Mughal mausoleums, which display their domes prominently from the outside.
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