Sabz Burj

In Context 

• Using traditional craftsmanship and high-tech scanning  Mughal-era monument Sabz Burj in Delhi has been conserved after nearly four years of painstaking labour.

About Sabz Burj 

• Built in the 1530s, Sabz Burj is one of the earliest Mughal era buildings in India. 
• It is called Sabz (green) Burj but covered with turquoise blue tiles. 
  • Experts say that the name of the monument might have originated through local folklore.
• The tomb’s outer dome is dotted with glazed tiles and displays unique geometric and interlacing patterns in different colours and forms a prominent part of the neighbourhood’s skyline.
• It is standing at the entrance to Humayun’s Tomb.
• It demonstrates Timurid architectural style synonymous with Central Asia.
• The monument was used as a police station in the early 20th century. 

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Significance

• It is of immense significance due to the ceiling on its double-dome structure painted in pure gold and lapiz.
• It is thought to be the earliest surviving painted ceiling for any monument in India.

Source: TH