Hauz-Khas Lake
Photographed by- Ramneek Narula
U must be thinking why I put a picture of lake above, so let me tell u this lake is the origin of what we know as Hauz Khas today.
Hauz means 'water tank' and Khas means 'Royal' which makes it Royal Water Tank.
This tank was built by Allauddin Khilji to supply water to Siri fort residents.
As time passed by the condition of the tank/lake worsened, but was reconstructed by Firuz Shah Tughlaq.
There's a tomb of Firuz Shah Tughlaq.
Firuz Shah's Tomb
Photographed by- Self
Ceiling of the tomb
Photographed by- Self
The architecture of the tomb is very intresting, on the ceiling and the walls Islamic inscriptions are there in the form of design.
Islamic inscriptions on the walls of the tomb
Photographed by- Self
He did a lot for the local residents. One great job was to built Madrasa- a place where for islamic teaching for the children.
And Now it became a historic place which is visited by many tourists and foreigners.
Today the entire place is known as Hauz Khas which is mostly known by its market.
Market area in Hauz Khas
Photos- Google
Many designers has opened their stores there. Hauz Khaz is one of the most visited and most liked place by the youth, the high class people, the professionals, etc.
But still the HEART of the place lies in the Huaz Khas Complex.
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