Hauz i Shamsi
Hauz i Shamsi
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Neighbourhood: Mehrauli/Qutub Minar
Home to the most beautiful step wells in the country, Jamali Kamali Mosque and a 200 acre park with facets of heritage peeping at you from every nook and cranny, Mehrauli is one of those treasure houses where the stories of the past can go on for years. Visitors need a whole day at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park to truly enjoy the opulent 1000-year old legacy of this neighbourhood. A great spot for picnics, this giant heritage park with Qutub Minar in the backdrop, has become a popular cricket playground among the local youngsters. Mehrauli has a number of artistic gems that have been converted into stunning art galleries & rooftop restaurants popular for a grand view of the Qutub Minar and large part of South Delhi.
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Satyendra Garg
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India6,946 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
This water reservoir was built in 13th century by Iltutmish to provide a stable source of supply of water for his capital.
This is in the middle of Mehrauli village and on its north eastern corner is Jahaz Mahal whose reflection in this water reservoir looks exactly like a ship. This jahaz mahal was built during era of Lodhis.
This attraction is part of Mehrauli archaeological park and can be viewed with other attractions like tomb of Balban, Jamali Kamali mosque and tomb, Rajon ki baoli, Gandhak baoli and many other surrounding monuments built centuries ago.
Lake could be preserved better and can be made a bigger attraction.
This is in the middle of Mehrauli village and on its north eastern corner is Jahaz Mahal whose reflection in this water reservoir looks exactly like a ship. This jahaz mahal was built during era of Lodhis.
This attraction is part of Mehrauli archaeological park and can be viewed with other attractions like tomb of Balban, Jamali Kamali mosque and tomb, Rajon ki baoli, Gandhak baoli and many other surrounding monuments built centuries ago.
Lake could be preserved better and can be made a bigger attraction.
Written 19 November 2014
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Vikas Singh
Ghaziabad, India4,273 contributions
Dec 2019
Hauz-i-Shamsi is a water storage reservoir built by Iltutmish of the Slave Dynasty in 1230 CE, at a location revealed to him in a dream by the Islamic prophet Muhammad. A palace called the Jahaz Mahal was built on the eastern edge of the same reservoir during the Lodi dynasty period in the 16th century as a retreat or Inn for use by pilgrims.
Written 10 April 2020
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Kumar S
New Delhi, India420 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
This water storage facility was built as early as 13th century to cope with the water shortage. It is an integral part of the Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Nearest metro station is Saket/Qutub Minar.
Written 29 May 2018
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Kumar S
New Delhi, India420 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
This hauz was built in 13th century to cope with the water shortage and is an important part of the Mehrauli Archeological village. Nearest metro station to this site is Qutub Minar/Chattarpur.
Written 30 December 2017
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Shilpamittal
New Delhi, India410 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
A very nice historical place to visit. One can click some photographs here. Good place to spend leisure time.
Written 23 November 2016
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Shivam G
Faridabad, India432 contributions
Nov 2016
Really awesome place to have hang out with friends on weekends. Have to rate it 5 out of 5. Thank you!
Written 20 November 2016
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MARGDARSHI
Mumbai, India1,326 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
This water tank was built by the king Iltutmish the ruler of the Slave dynasty of Delhi in 1230 in Mehrauli.He had a dream of Prophet Mohammed pointing out to him the place were he could dig for plenty of water for the denizens of Delhi.He rode to the place & said to have found foot prints of hooves of the horse on which Mohammed rode to indicate to him the water supply source.He built a double storeyed red sand stone domed pavilion honoring the `visit`of the prophet.He also ordered digging for the water tank around it & got plenty of water.
At the other end there is the famous Jahaz Mahal which i had reviewed earlier.A waterfall emanates from this tank & an under ground pipe connects the tank with this `Mahal`.While another canal carried it`s water to the populace in the Tughlakabad fort.The waterfalls was constructed in three parts 1) Tank 2) waterfall 3) Fountains.All these are in ruins the water connecting pipe,waterfall is like a drain with both requiring urgent repairs for the benefit of Delhi`s water supply needs.
Hauz -i-Shamsi is an extremely significant multipurpose Heritage monument of historic & traditional water management system of Delhi! Worth a visit.
At the other end there is the famous Jahaz Mahal which i had reviewed earlier.A waterfall emanates from this tank & an under ground pipe connects the tank with this `Mahal`.While another canal carried it`s water to the populace in the Tughlakabad fort.The waterfalls was constructed in three parts 1) Tank 2) waterfall 3) Fountains.All these are in ruins the water connecting pipe,waterfall is like a drain with both requiring urgent repairs for the benefit of Delhi`s water supply needs.
Hauz -i-Shamsi is an extremely significant multipurpose Heritage monument of historic & traditional water management system of Delhi! Worth a visit.
Written 12 April 2015
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