Tomb of Sikandar Lodi

The tomb is situated in Lodi Garden.









Sikander Lodi became the Sultan upon the death of his father, Bahlul Khan Lodi in 1489.




He started the use of Persian as the official language for the accountancy in India. 




He tried to conquer the Gwalior Fort and attacked it 5 times. However he failed everytime.

Lodhi Gardens

Lodhi Gardens is spread over 90 acres.

In the centuries, after the 15th century Sayyid and Lodhi dynasties, two villages grew around the monuments, but the villagers were relocated in 1936 in order to create the gardens. 

During the British rule the garden was landscaped by Lady Willingdon, wife of Governor-General of India, Marquess of Willingdon, and hence the park was named the 'Lady Willingdon Park' upon its inauguration on April 9, 1936.

In 1947 after India's Independence, it was renamed Lodhi Gardens.

In 1968 it was re-landscaped by J A Stein, who also designed the adjacent India International Centre, along with Garrett Eckbo 

The park contains, Mohammed Shah's Tomb, Sikander Lodhi's Tomb, Sheesh Gumbad and Bara Gumbad,architectural works of the 15th century Sayyid and Lodhis.