Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlavi (1551-1642 CE) was a distinguished Islamic scholar and prolific writer in Arabic and Persian. He was honored at the Mughal court during the reigns of Emperors Jahangir (1605-1628 CE) and Shah Jahan (1628-1658 CE), authoring over 100 works. Local / Traditional Description Associated with the Built Heritage / Site Local / Traditional Description: N.A. Architectural Style The architectural style is Indo-Persian . Description of the Building / Structure / Site The grand sepulchre of Sheikh Abdul Haq Dehlavi, reportedly built by himself, follows a square plan and is roofed with a bulbous dome. The dome sits on a beautifully decorated octagonal base, crowned with an inverted lotus and a finial. The facade is adorned with semi-circular niches and jaalis (latticework). A stone-supported chajja (eave) surrounds the structure. Inside, the dargah houses the tomb of Hazrat Dehlavi, with walls featuring pointed arch designs, niches, pendentives, and squinches. A marble lattice screen encloses the tomb, likely added later. This dargah is a revered site, attracting devotees and visitors year-round, especially during the annual Urs (anniversary celebration). Structure Material and Other Components The original dargah was constructed with stone and lime mortar, finished with lime plaster. In recent renovations, cement and marble have been added, with the structure also painted for preservation.
