Safdarjung Tomb

Historic Place, Monument, Park

Visit cost

$4.0

Visit length

2.0h

Safdarjung Tomb, built in 1753–54 by Nawab Shuja‑ud‑Daulah for his father Safdarjung (the viceroy of Awadh under Mughal Emperor Mohammed Shah), is considered the last monumental garden tomb of the Mughals. Its design follows the tradition of Humayun’s Tomb but on a smaller scale. The mausoleum is constructed with red sandstone and marble, featuring a large central dome, arched entrances, and symmetrical Mughal gardens.