The history of the complex can be traced to the prominent tomb of Muizud Din Mubarak Shah, son of Khizr Khan of the Sayyid dynasty of the 15th century Delhi Sultanate.

[1][2]: 28, 87 Various structures in the complex are Monuments of National Importance,[3] and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Mubarak Shah established a city called Mubarakabad on the banks of the Yamuna River.

Mubarak Shah died in 1434 CE and he was buried in Kotla Mubarakpur, named in his honour.

It has a southern entrance into the octagonal hall, which has arched openings on three sides, except in the west, which has the mihrab, in the prayer direction.

Though stunted in appearance, it is considered as a typical example of octagonal Sayyid tombs, which were popular during Lodi and Mughal periods.

The interior of the domed Chatris have ornamentation with incised and painted plaster bands with a decorative medallion in the centre.

[1][2]: 86 Kotla Mubarakpur classified by the Delhi Development Authority as an urban village which is dominated by baisla gotra of Gurjars.

The nearest Delhi Metro stations are South Extension, Dilli Haat - INA and Lajpat Nagar.

Kotla Mubarakapur and South Extension are busy city centres easily approachable by road, rail and air communications.

The main artery, Ring Road of Delhi, passes near Kotla Mubarakpur complex.