Shah Alam was a renowned saint who lived during the reign of Feroze Shah Tughlaq (1351 - 1388), and his tomb is situated near the banks of the Yamuna river in the Wazirabad locality in North Delhi. Like some other monuments this one too is not in great shape and from a distance itself one can notice some rubble built structures which include the square tomb of Shah Alam and a three-domed mosque, amongst other monuments.

The structures belong to Feroz Shah Tughlaq's period and are believed to have been erected by him. The main attraction among the structures that remain today is the mosque, which has a two-bay deep prayer chamber, pierced by five arches. There is also a small chamber in the mosque which was probably built for the use of women, since it is covered with intricately carved screens or jalis. The enclosed square tomb of the saint is also situated in the courtyard of the mosque, which rests on twelve pillars.

Another important structure is actually situated a few hundred metres away, which is the bridge over the Najafgarh Nullah - a nine-arched bridge built that also dates back to the Tughlaq era and has the distinction of being the oldest bridge of Delhi, which is still in use. Built of rubble, the bridge has been designed to prevent the Yamuna's backwaters from entering the drain.

Address – At the intersection of the Outer Ring Road and Loni Road in the Wazirabad locality, Delhi

How to Reach – The best way to reach here is to take local buses going towards Wazirabad or hire an auto. The nearest Metro station is Delhi University from where one will again have to take an auto.

Timing – Sunrise to sunset