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 Fathapur Sakari Agra and Nizam-ud-din Delhi, this well is near the Adam Khan's Tomb Delhi 80 feet deep from ground and 20 feet water 5 minute walk from Kutab Minar and 2 minute drive from Kutub Minar."

Beyond this well, and down the hill, lies the village of Mahrauli, with the shrine of Kutb-ud-din, which is described elsewhere (p. 99) ; the shrine of Nizam-ud-din is more important.

Our steps must be retraced to the tomb of Safdar Jang, for the route by Tughlukabad is too long ; it will be interesting also to note again the boundaries of the three old cities of Old Delhi, Jahanpanah, and Siri.

Tomb of Mahomed Shāh (p. 128). — Close to a cross-road, which leads from Safdar Jang's tomb to Humayun's tomb, lies one of the tombs previously noticed — that of Mahomed Shah, the Sayyad king. The style is very much that of Adham Khan's tomb. The tombs of the Lodi kings lie beyond.

Shrine of Nizām-ud-din (p. 114). — The road crosses the Agra-Delhi Railway near a small station, and, shortly afterwards, a road to the right leads to the portal of a dingy-looking group of buildings. Inside is a dark-plastered reservoir of green water, flanked by old tombs, from the top