The Dargah consists of some very attractive buildings which consist of, Daalaans (lobbies), tomb, doorways, and courtyards, which are exquisite examples of Mughal architecture. The Dargah Sharif is located on the northern plinth of the Taragarh mount. There are two grand Buland Darwazas (elevated gates) which were constructed with the contributions made by Sultan Ghyasuddin Khilji of Malwa during 1469 -1500 A.D.

The Main Gate: The main entrance gate of the Dargah was constructed by “H.E.H. Nisam Usman Ali Khan” from Hyderabad hence known as Nizami Gate. It was built in the 1911 AD. The main gate of the Dargah has beautiful carvings of silver and is decorated in yellow and green coloured floral designs. It is 70 feet in height and 24 feet in width including the double verandahs. The width of its arch is 16 feet. After this comes the Shahjahani Gate, which was made by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. This, in turn, is followed by the Buland Darwaza built by Sultan Mahmood Khilji. It is upon this ... More

The Dargah consists of some very attractive buildings which consist of, Daalaans (lobbies), tomb, doorways, and courtyards, which are exquisite examples of Mughal architecture. The Dargah Sharif is located on the northern plinth of the Taragarh mount. There are two grand Buland Darwazas (elevated gates) which were constructed with the contributions made by Sultan Ghyasuddin Khilji of Malwa during 1469 -1500 A.D.

The Main Gate: The main entrance gate of the Dargah was constructed by “H.E.H. Nisam Usman Ali Khan” from Hyderabad hence known as Nizami Gate. It was built in the 1911 AD. The main gate of the Dargah has beautiful carvings of silver and is decorated in yellow and green coloured floral designs. It is 70 feet in height and 24 feet in width including the double verandahs. The width of its arch is 16 feet. After this comes the Shahjahani Gate, which was made by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. This, in turn, is followed by the Buland Darwaza built by Sultan Mahmood Khilji. It is upon this gate that a flag is hoisted during the festival of Urs.

The Naqqar Khana: Naqqar Khana, also known as the ‘Drum House’, contains two large beating drums or naqqars. It is located next to the Nizami Darwaza (Main Gate). It is from here that ensembles play saaz (music) to greet visitors to the Gharib Nawaz’s threshold. Shehnai (musical instrument) is played five times a day from the Naqqar Khana. The drums were gifted by the Mughal Emperor Akbar after one of his triumphs in war.

Shaan-e-Chiragh: This is a beautiful hexagonal umbrella-shaped metallic structure under which is placed a huge ancient brass lamp. The top of the structure is green and white in colour which is supported by green coloured pillars.

Degs: On the two sides of the Shaan-e-Chirag, there are two huge Degs or cauldrons. The small deg is placed on the left side and the big one is placed on the right side. The big deg was offered to the Dargah by Akbar after winning the Chittaurgarh battle. The small deg was presented by Sultan Nooruddin Jahangir in 1013. These are used for cooking food. When it is not in use for cooking then it is used for collecting offerings made by people such as money, gold, silver and many other things. From these offerings, the dargah prepares langar (free food), also known as tabarruk, for devotees and visitors. 

Darbar Sharif: This structure houses the tomb of the saint. The tomb is of white marble, made with precious stones. It is always covered with very beautiful ‘Ghilaafs’ (coverings made of velvet and silk) embroidered with pleasing gold and silver tracings. In the Darbar there is a canopy or a Chaparkhat made out of silver and inlaid with pieces of mother-of-pearl, which was presented by Emperor Jahangir. Between the four poles which support the Chaparkhat, there is silver Katehra (railing) with an arch towards the south. There is another outer silver katehra running around the Darbar at a distance of about two feet. The devotees are led into this space to offer flowers and prayers over the Darbar Sharif. The tomb is of white marble, inlaid with precious stones. It is always covered with very beautiful ‘Ghilaafs’ (coverings made of velvet and silk) embroidered with pleasing gold and silver tracings. A peculiar fascinating aroma prevails in the shrine because of the continuous burning of incense sticks and frankincense which inspires visitors with a spontaneous and irresistible urge for devotion and homage towards the saint. After entering the shrine, devotees feel as if they are in the presence of some exalted soul. 

Gumbad Mubarak: This is the dome of the main Dargah. The inside structure of it is made up of bricks and lime and the outer portion is plastered and covered with lime. After the Maghrib Namaz (evening prayer), all the lights which are powered by electricity are switched off and candles are lit to lighten up the beauty of the Gumbad from inside. While Roshnee (Lighting) process in going on, verses are read that are inscribed on the mirrors which are placed inside the Gumbad.

Jannat ka Darwaza: In the Dargah, near the tomb of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti there is the Jannat ka Darwaza (Door to Heaven). According to Islamic belief, it is said that when Khwaja Garib Nawaz had a vision of Prophet Muhammed, (SAW — sallallahu alayhi wasallam), peace be upon him, he saw him passing through a door which directly led to heaven. Thereafter, Khwaja Saheb shaped an identical door in Masjid-e-Haram of Dargah Sharif. It is also believed that those people who are not able to make it to Mecca for any reason, if they pass through this Jannat ka Darwaza seven time in one stretch, then all their prayers will be heard and their wishes will come true. This door opens only four times every year on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, on the sixth day of Shawwal Urs of Khawaja Usman Harooni (Sufi Saint) and on Six Days in Rajab (Urs of Khawaja Garib Nawaz).

Begami Dalaan: On the eastern side of the shrine a beautiful portico was built by Princess Jahan Ara in 1646 A. D. It was used by the Begums or royal ladies of the Mughals during their visits to the holy shrine. There are two entrances to the Shrine through the Begami Dalaan. The doors of both the entrances are mounted with heavy silverplate carved in ornamental details.

Mehfil Khana: Mehfil Khana is a royal darbar built in 1888 AD by Nawab Bashir-Ud-Dowla of Hyderabad. Its beauty is magnificent. It is an auspicious hall which is 46 feet square, with a 14 feet gallery around it. It is used to perform religious Qawwalis (devotional songs).

Victory/Holy Tank: There is a square-shaped Holy Pond near the masjid. It was constructed by the British Government in 1911 AD, after Queen Mary’s visit to the Dargah Sharif. The tank was constructed for the convenience of the worshipers to perform wuzu (ablution).