Isa Khan's Tomb
Monument · New Delhi, Delhi

Isa Khan's Tomb

Photo: Rajesh Kapoor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Isa Khan's Tomb was built in 1547 for the noble Isa Khan Niyazi. It sits within the Humayun's Tomb complex and features red sandstone walls with marble inlay. Look for the surrounding mosque and the stepped platform around the main structure.

On day 3 of Delhi: Old & New

Good to know

Tickets
Included with Humayun's Tomb entry fee
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
October to March, early morning
Getting there
Walk from Hazrat Nizamuddin metro station

Itineraries with Isa Khan's Tomb

Day 3 of Delhi: Old & New

Humayun's Tomb and Lodhi Gardens

How Isa Khan's Tomb fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Humayun's TombHumayun's Tomb
  2. 10:45Isa Khan's TombIsa Khan's Tomb
  3. 14:00Lodhi Gardens WalkLodhi Gardens
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Isa Khan's Tomb questions

Who was Isa Khan?

Isa Khan Niyazi was an Afghan noble who served under Sher Shah Suri. His tomb was completed before Humayun's.

Can visitors enter the tomb?

The interior chamber is open during site hours. Steps lead up to the platform for closer views.

Is Isa Khan's Tomb part of Humayun's Tomb?

It lies inside the same complex walls but was built earlier. Separate paths guide visitors to each monument.

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