Sabz Burj, DelhiThe monument, counted among the earliest Mughal-era buildings, has received a new lease of life following a four-year-long conservation bid.
Located at the busy intersection of two key arterial roads -Mathura Road and Lodhi Road- the domed tomb lies to the west of Humayun's Tomb and serves as a gateway to the world heritage site.
Though it is said to be built in the 1530s, there is no record of who built the tomb and for whom.
It demonstrates Timurid architectural style synonymous with Central Asia and is double-domed like Humayun's Tomb. The tomb's outer dome is dotted with glazed tiles and displays unique geometric and interlacing patterns in different colours, and forms a prominent part of the neighbourhood's skyline.
Although "Sabz" means "green", the tomb is largely covered in turquoise blue tiles.
Used as a police station in the early 20th century.
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