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8. laTe mughal moSque The mosque, as the name suggests is known to belong to the late Mughal period. Standing on a platform, it lies towards the northern side of the Golf Club, right opposite Kaka Nagar. The mosque measuring approximately 9 m x 4 m is constructed of Lakhori brick masonry which originally consisted of three bays, crowned by domes above. The central bay is emphasized by a large opening, a raised parapet and a larger dome above, flanked on either side by smaller bays of which the southern bay lies collapsed, a victim of the passage of time. 9. mughal ocTagonal Tomb This tomb lies adjacent to the Mughal mosque, along the north-eastern edge of the club’s boundary. Known to be constructed during the early Mughal period, it comprises of an octagonal plan with low jack arched openings along its longer sides. It is constructed of Lakhori brick masonry, raised on a platform and crowned by a fluted dome with a lotus crest above.
10. gol gumbad The Gol Gumbad is located outside the Delhi Golf Club complex, at the intersection of Lodi Road and Lal Bahadur Shastri Road. The tomb lies in close proximity to other historic structures including the Sabz Burj and Chaunsath Khamba. Known to be built during the Lodi rule, this large domed tomb is constructed of rubble masonry with fine coating of plaster. With no decorative elements on its external surface, the tomb is largely devoid of any ornamentation except the exquisitely crafted stone jali in octagonal pattern, above the central doorways. Square in plan and measuring approximately 13.5 m, the tomb has a central arched opening on each side, all of which serve as entrances to the inner chamber. The square plan inside forms an octagon at the upper level, which is a base for the dome above. Each face of the drum(base for the dome) is relieved by arched niches that serve light to the dome from inside, the soffit of which is embellished with elegant ornamentation in stucco work. The tomb rises to a height of approximately 13 m from ground with a dome topped by an inverted lotus finial. A narrow staircase along the south side leads to the terrace where the parapet displays a fine decorative pattern carved in plaster. Also, the tomb does not show traces of graves inside.
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