Farid Khan’s Tomb

Farid Khan's Tomb in Old Faridabad (celebrated across Haryana as the historic 17th century domed mausoleum of Shaikh Farid / Murtaza Khan, the illustrious royal treasurer of Mughal Emperor Jahangir and the legendary founding father of Faridabad city, constructed around 1607 AD), located in Old Faridabad town in Faridabad in Haryana, stands as the district's foundational historical landmark.

Commissioned by Shaikh Farid in 1607 AD alongside a grand imperial caravanserais (Sarai) and congregational mosque to safeguard the vital royal Grand Trunk Road highway connecting Delhi to Agra from highway bandits, this 415 year-old tomb complex gave birth to the thriving industrial metropolis of modern Faridabad.

It's the home of the central square burial chamber constructed of dressed red sandstone and kankar masonry crowned by a graceful hemispherical lime plastered dome, the sacred marble and brick mazaar draped in embroidered green velvet chaadars and fresh rose petals, the adjoining Mughal era stone mosque featuring three recessed arched bays and carved stone mihrabs, the spacious open courtyard shaded by ancient neem and banyan trees, the historic entrance gateway (Sarai Darwaza) leading into the traditional Old Faridabad market streets, and an intensely peaceful, time honored spiritual atmosphere where local residents of all communities pay homage to the city's founder.

It represents a rich 415 year-old early Mughal administrative legacy, Grand Trunk Road highway protection heritage, and interfaith reverence where hemispherical domes, Jahangir era mosques, green chaadars, and Old Faridabad bazars unite in Farid Khan's Tomb.

Located in the historic Old Faridabad market quarter, it sits just 1.5 km from Old Faridabad Metro Station (Violet Line), 1 km from Old Faridabad Railway Station (FDB), 28 km south of Central Delhi, and 35 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), easily accessible by auto rickshaw, e rickshaw, or private cab.

1607 AD Founder's Tomb & Jahangir's Treasurer

Shaikh Farid, titled 'Murtaza Khan' by Emperor Akbar and Jahangir, was an able military commander and administrator who founded Faridabad to protect travelers along the Delhi Agra highway.

The tomb reflects the transition from late Akbar period sandstone masonry to early Jahangir period refined structural proportions.

Truth is, walking through the quiet stone courtyard of the tomb right in the middle of Old Faridabad's bustling market feels like stepping back four centuries.

Mughal Mosque & Caravanserai (Sarai) Heritage

The 17th Century Mosque: The triple bayed red sandstone mosque adjoining the tomb features arched alcoves and traditional acoustic reverberation chambers.

Historic Highway Sarai: Remnants of the fortified highway inn (Sarai) and vaulted gateway reflect the original military transit purpose of the settlement.

Surajkund & Faridabad Heritage Tourism Loop

Faridabad City Circuit: Sits within minutes of Badkhal Lake (5 km), Raja Nahar Singh Palace in Ballabhgarh (10 km), and the ancient 10th century Surajkund Lake (14 km).

NCR Day Tour: Connects smoothly with Tughlaqabad Fort (16 km), Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary (12 km), and Lotus Temple in New Delhi (22 km).

After exploring the founding history at Farid Khan's Tomb, visit Raja Nahar Singh Palace in Ballabhgarh, tour Surajkund Lake, or explore Faridabad.