Arab Serai

Arab Serai is a 16th century caravanserai within the complex at , India. It is said to have been built by Mughal emperor Humayun's widow Haji Begum. In recent times, it has been conserved by Aga Khan Trust for Culture.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: 16th century caravanserai in Delhi, India
  • Also known as: “Arab Sarai”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Afsarwala tomb and Tomb of Isa Khan.

Archaeological site
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The complex consists of a tomb and , located inside the Humayun's Tomb complex in the south of , India. The mausoleum houses the tomb of an unknown person. is situated 140 metres north of Arab Serai.

Archaeological site
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The tomb of the noble Isa Khan Niazi is located in the Humayun's Tomb complex in , India. The mausoleum, octagonal in shape and built mainly of red sandstone, was built in 1547–1548 during the reign of Sher Shah Suri. is situated 220 metres northwest of Arab Serai.

Railway station
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is part of the Indian Railways network. Located in , it is operated by the Delhi division of the Northern Railway. is situated 580 metres southeast of Arab Serai.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nizamuddin East and Nizamuddin West.

Neighborhood
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is an affluent residential colony in South East Delhi, . It is located on Mathura Road and is home to Humayun's Tomb, as well as that of Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana.

Neighborhood
is an upscale residential locality, located south of the . It is a historically busy neighbourhood in South Delhi and has many parks and trees.

Neighborhood
is a neighbourhood in , . It is in walking distance to Khan Market. The name is inspired by the Delhi Golf Course nearby. It is close to a similar neighbourhood called Jorbagh and is a quiet residential area.

Arab Serai

Latitude
28.59136° or 28° 35′ 29″ north
Longitude
77.24825° or 77° 14′ 54″ east
Open location code
7JWVH6RX+G8
Open­Street­Map ID
way 220385655
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q65041322
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In Other Languages

From Hindi to Urdu—“Arab Serai” goes by many names.
  • Hindi: “अरब सराय”
  • Persian: “عرب سرای”
  • Urdu: “عرب سرائے”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Jhulewala Park and Afsarwala’s Mosque.

Nearby Places

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