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Showing posts with label new delhi. Show all posts

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Agrasen Ki Baoli - New Delhi, India


Agrasen Ki Baoli is a little known step well in New Delhi. I was surprised that not too many people had heard of it and I had to use google maps to find the place. Although there are no historical records, the step well is said to have been built by King Agrasen. The present architecture suggests that it was re-built in the 14th century. 






Sunday, August 11, 2019

Safdarjung Tomb - New Delhi, India


Mirza Muqim Abul Mansur Khan, popularly known as Safadarjung, was the ruler of Awadh. He was appointed Vazir (Prime Minister) of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Mohammed Shah Ahmed Shah and moved to Delhi in 1748. He was exiled from the capital shortly prior to his death due to his cruel treatment of the Emperror's family. His tomb was built by his son and is the last monumental tomb garden of the Mughals.