The ASI list of protected Maner monuments includes the tomb of Shah Makhdum Daulat Maneri and Ibrahim Khan, Tank, and ancient mounds along with ruined brick walls in Survey Plot Nos. 399, 608 and 611. These along with others are briefly described here.

The Badi Dargah

Tomb of Shaikh Yahya Maneri

As one approaches Maner from the NH 30, this is the first major site to be met, and is the holiest of all sites in Maner. This tomb is situated to the east of the tank and enshrines the mortal remains of Shaikh Yahya Maneri, who died in A.H. 660 (i.e. 1291 A.D) at the age of 110. It is stated that because of his high reputation as a saint, great emperors like Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq, Sikandar Lodi, Emperor Babar and the famous musician Tansen paid homage to his tomb. The building containing his grave is locally known as Badi Dargah (i.e. literally, larger tomb); though in fact it is quite insignificant and small a structure as compared with the other larger mausoleum called as Choti Dargah (i.e. literally, the smaller tomb). This is so probably since Shaikh Yahya was a more reputed ancestor of Shah Daulat whose grave is enshrined in the latter edifice. The building of the Badi Dargah consists of a walled enclosure, with a gallery running along its north.

To be continued......