Lodi Gardens
| Lodi Gardens | |
|---|---|
The Bara Gumbad within the Lodhi gardens | |
Location within New Delhi | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | New Delhi, India |
| Coordinates | 28°35′35″N 77°13′12″E / 28.593°N 77.220°E |
| Area | 90 acres (360,000 m2) |
| Status | Open year round |
Lodi Gardens is a city park situated in New Delhi. Spread over 90 acres (360,000 m2), it contains Muhammad Shah's tomb, the tomb of Sikandar Lodi, the Shisha Gumbad and the Bara Gumbad. These monuments date from the late Delhi Sultanate, during the Sayyid dynasty (r. 1414–1451) and Lodi dynasty (r. 1451–1526).
As there is little architecture dating to the Sayyid and the Lodi periods still standing, Lodi Gardens is an important archaeological site, and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The gardens are situated between Khan Market and Safdarjung's Tomb on Lodi Road and are a popular spot for morning walks for Delhiites.