Jali (stone lattice screen), Tomb of Imam Zamin.

Twelfth or thirteenth century

Delhi

Note the intricate calligraphy on this tomb within the Qutub Complex. It is identified as that of Imam Zamin, who was probably connected with the Mosque.

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References

Asher, Catharine B. Architecture of Mughal India. Delhi, 1999.

Dehejia, Vidya. Indian Art. London, 1997.

Intach. Delhi: The Built Heritage. Vol I and II. New Cambridge, 1992.

Spear, T.G.P. (updated and annotated by Narayani Gupta and Laura Sykes). Delhi, Its Monuments And History. New Delhi, 1994.


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