Afsarwala Tomb or 'Officer's Tomb' is situated on the south-western end of the Humayun Tomb Complex. Afsarwala which means 'Officer' was a nobleman in the Courts of Emperor Akbar. The grave is dressed with marble and probably dated to 1566 AD or 1567 AD. The Afsarwala Mosque might also date back to the 16th Century as per its architecture and positioning that lies adjacent to the Afsarwala Tomb symbolising that it was probably constructed as a Funerary Mosque. This Mosque was built in the shape of a square structure that stands on a flat base raised above ground level. It depicts three broad arches on its main facade that gives it the name of 'Trimukhi' Masjid. These arches are made of rubble overlaid with plasterwork. Its interiors are ornate with stuccowork that reveals incised emblems mostly painted. It is surmounted by one dome covered in red paint that stands on an octagonal shaped drum.

Afsarwala Tomb is a historical monument in Delhi, India, and it is part of the Humayun's Tomb complex. The tomb is believed to be the final resting place of an official or nobleman during the Mughal era. The Afsarwala Tomb is an architecturally significant structure with intricate design and carvings. It reflects the Mughal architectural style and is an integral part of the historical and cultural heritage of Delhi. While it may not be as well-known as some other nearby monuments, it offers a unique perspective on the art and architecture of the Mughal period.

afsarwala mean here officers. the tomb was build by an officer in Akbar's court in1566,. it sharea a platform with small afsarwala mosque. both are build in simple, bold style, in red sandstone and white marbles. tomb is square in plan with beveled corners, topped by a dome. beautiful park nearby,

Good, neat and clean place.

The tomb having a mosque, dedicated to officer during Mughal period. They may stay here. There is a grave inside the tomb. The tomb and mosque are at elevated place and. Good place to photo graph.

It's in Humayun's Tomb place. This is an archaeological site comes under Archeological survey of India. Well maintained place huge no. Of tourist visits this place.

Situated in the southwest corner of the Humayun's Tomb Complex, the Afsarwala Mosque and Tomb was built for noblemen working in the court of Emperor Akbar. Much detail about people buried in the tomb is not available though, except the dates written on graves.

Good one, history is amazing. You have the grass lan where you can spend some time sitting there, clean and wel maintained. During the evening sunlight this monument look beautiful and also you get very good pictures.

Tomb was built by Akbar the great in 1567 along with a Mosque.

This tomb is situated in the Humayun's tomb complex and is very less visited by the tourists . Talking about the history of this place according to an explanation by the Archeological survey of India  the name "Afsarwala tomb" could derive from the Persian word afsar , which itself derives from the English word officer, making the building an "officer-wala's tomb", a grave for a military commander. A more recent theory points to the Persian tribal name Afsar, noting that several Afsars were employed at the early Mughal court, including one name bearer, who helped Humayun during his return and recapture of India in 1555.

Standing southwest end of the complex, lies the Afsarwala tomb, dedicated to an unknown person. One of the marble graves inside the tomb is dated 1566-67 CE. The mosque itself can be dated to the same period judging from its siting, standing as it does adjacent to the tomb, rather than away from it.

Saw this tomb and mosque while in the Humayun Tomb complex back in December. The individuals in the tomb are unknown as the name Afsarwala only refers to a military officer. Both the tomb and the mosque are built on the raised platform and both are in good enough condition that it’s worth visiting when inside the tomb complex. The mausoleum grave chamber contains the three cenotaphs and also some intricately carved calligraphic inscriptions.

Very beautiful architecture. Situated in the Humayun's tomb complex. Religious beliefs are associated with this place. Entering the tomb wearing shoes are prohibited.

This place is beautiful all tombs and masques are very beautiful About this tomb Barber's Tomb Late 16th Century Folklore refers to the building as 'Barber's Tomb'. The red sandstone facade, tiled canopies, minarets, and sandstone screens give the tomb its striking character. The tomb has within it the ornamental cenotaphs of one male and one female. The water channels around the tomb were added between 1905 and 1909.

(Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Toller Ort

Afsar means Officer, So Afsarwala Tomb or Officer's Tomb is belongs to a nobleman worked in Akbar's court. It is situated in right hand side just after the main entrance. The Tomb was complete in the year 1567. A Mosque also just nearby of the Tomb.

Two buildings- a tomb and a mosque. Beautiful.

In the Humayun's Tomb premises it is situated. Very calm atmosphere. No need of separate ticket.

Humayun's tomb (Hindustani or Urdu: Maqbara-i Humayun) is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum),in 1558, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad,[8] Persian architects chosen by her.[9][10] It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent,[11] and is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, India, close to the Dina-panah Citadel, also known as Purana Qila (Old Fort), that Humayun found in 1533. It was also the first structure to use red sandstone at such a scale.[12][13] The tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993,[11] and since then has undergone extensive restoration work, which is complete.[14] Besides the main tomb enclosure of Humayun, several smaller monuments dot the pathway leading up to it, from the main entrance in the West, including one that even pre-dates the main tomb itself, by twenty years; it is the tomb complex of Isa Khan Niyazi, an Afghan noble in Sher Shah Suri's court of the Suri dynasty, who fought against the Mughals, constructed in 1547 CE.

Very beautiful place. Must visit.

Peaceful place and creativity

Afsarwala tomb built by mughal empire

Afsarwala Tomb is located Humayun Complex Delhi .Tomb built by emperor Akbar in 1567 along with mosque.Very nice ancient tomb and historical place.must visit

It's beautiful inside and out The experience of visiting Himyu tomb was very good. I advise you to visit there once.

afsarwala tomb is just at the entry of humayuns tomb and it is quite a lonely place. beautiful and serene

INSIDE THE ARAB SERAI GATE AT A SHORT DISTANCE LIES AFSAR WALA OR OFFICER'S TOMB.INSCRIPTION IN THE TOMB SAYS THIS BUILDING MAY BE COMPLETED BEFORE 1566 CE THAT IS DURING EMPEROR AKBAR'S REIGN.EXACT IDENTITY OF THE TOMB UNKNOWN.MOST OF THE WALL PLASTER AND ARTWORK LOST .LATTICE WORK IN WINDOW ALSO DESTROYED BY VANDALS. A MOSQUE IS ADJACENT TO THE TOMB BUILDING .RESTORATION IS GOING ON.

Historic place. But very badly maintained. People and govt should work together to restore it

I loved it 😍

Must visit once, it has been renovated after Covid and the parks are well maintained and add to the beauty of the mughal architecture. Book tickets online from website of Archeological Survey of India (ASI) for easy check in process as the line to the physical ticket counter is long and waiting time could be as long as 20-30 minutes depending on the day and time. There are 3 major buildings and the time taken to cover all the area would be about 40-60 minutes. There are plenty of spots to snap a pic and it is a family friendly place.

Afsarwala Mosque & Tomb was built for noblemen working in the court of Akbar during 1566-67 The mosque is made of red sandstone, which consists of a prayer hall in the middle & a dome on top.

Amazing

Good green place

Good place in lap of nature.

Few tombs of mughal period.

All tombs are same here.

Beautiful

The TOMB is on a raised platform about 91 metres to the south­west of the west gate of Humayun's Tomb. The date of construction of this mosque is not known, although archaeological evidence places it between 1560 and 1567. The building is of local quartzite with red sandstone dressing. It consists of a single, rather dilapidated, prayer-chamber divided into three bays, the central bay roofed by a dome carried on squinches. The inside of the central dome contains a painted circular panel. The central bay opens through a four-centred arch and is larger and higher than the flanking bays, which are also entered through four centred arches. The design conforms essentially to the 'triple iwan' of Persia. The outer angles of the parapet are furnished with pinnacles, and the shouldered dome rises from a circular drum. S.A.A.Naqvi writing in 1947 mentions unidentified graves in the courtyard of the mosque, but these must have been done away with and are no longer to be seen. On the same platform as the Afsarwala Mosque is an unidentified tomb that is locally known as Afsarwala Tomb. On one of the marble graves are inscribed quotations from the Quran and the number 974, which probably refers to the date in the Hijra era corresponding to AD 1566-67. The tomb dates to 1566-67 or a few years earlier. Afsarwala Tomb is built with local grey quartzite with main lines of red sandstone and marble inlay. It consists of a single compartment, cruciform in plan internally, which is covered with a double dome. Externally the tomb is octagonal on plan: the sides of the octagon contain deeply recessed arches with square-headed doorways opening into the tomb-chamber in the four cardinal directions. The spandrels of the arches are decorated with round bosses of red sandstone. The outer dome rises from a high octagonal drum and is crowned by an inverted lotus finial-base bearing a red sandstone finial.

Take off your shoes before entering any mosque or tomb, not only this.

Yet another tomb amongst numerous others

(Translated by Google) Somewhat offside, a tomb loves to be built by an officer at the court of Akbar in 1566. Next to it a platform with a small mosque. (Original) Etwas Abseits liebt eine Tomb von einem Offizier am Hof ​​von Akbar 1566 erbaut. Daneben eine Plattform mit einer kleinen Moschee.

Situated in humayun's tomb complex No need for ticket because it is included in humayun tomb ticket And one more thing ticket lines r quite large so go for online ticket

Nice place.

From the entrance it is located on the right side of humayun's tomb. A mosque and tomb adjacent to each other

Peaceful place.

Beautiful

It's located inside Humayun's Tomb complex after entering the gate to Arab Ki Sarai. Well maintained, clean and green. The photography is best results come out at dusk. As the name suggests, it was dedicated to Afsars (officers) in the administration of Emperor Humayun and Jahangir.

Nice place to visit Just located at beside the humayun's tomb And near to Hazrat nizamuddin dargaah shareef Architecture is almost okay The signs of Mughal Emperor Built by akbar the great Here is a mosque in it Lovely place to visit for short time The remembrance of the architecture of Mughal Emperor Well Maintenance good cleanliness Good connectivity of transport availability

Nice place to visit

historical place

Very ancient tomb & Beautiful

Afsarwala Tomb and Mosque is located in East of Arab Serai in the Humayun Tomb Complex. It was built in 1566-67 inhonour of an unnamed miliatary comander who helped Emperor Humayun in the recapture of India in 1555. Very peaceful atmosphere. Must visit.

preserve this structure

Nice