JAHAZ MAHAL
Jahaz Mahal (in Urdu Language 'Jahaz' signifies "Ship" and 'Mahal' signifies "Castle", the "Ship Palace"), is situated alongside Hauz-I-Shamsi in Mehrauli, Delhi on its northeastern corner. It was so named, since its appearance (figment) in the encompassing supply resembles a ship coasting on a lake. It is surmised to have been worked amid the Lodhi Dynasty period (1452– 1526) as a joy resort, Sarai or a motel.
It was likewise called as the 'Sarai' or 'Hotel' basically to house voyagers and travelers from distant spots like Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Arab, Turkey and Morocco amid their visits to various Muslim Shrines in Delhi.
The Palace was built at some point somewhere in the range of 1452 and 1526 towards the finish of the Lodhi Dynasty rule and the start of the Mughal Empire reign in Northern India.
HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF JAHAZ MAHAL DELHI
One explanation behind building the Jahaz Mahal withdraw was to give travel convenience as a Sarai or (motel) to the vast number of explorers from Afghanistan, Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco and Turkey who came to Delhi to visit the numerous Muslim places of worship.
Another adaptation is that it was worked as withdraw for the rulers, Akbar Shah II and Bahadur Shah II and their families, amid the mid-year months, far from the warmth and residue of Delhi.
Its development is dated between 1451 AD and 1526 AD, before Babar's attack and the start of Mughal rule in Delhi
THINGS TO SEE IN JAHAZ MAHAL DELHI
The castle is drawn nearer from the eastern side. A patio, initially in a rectangular shape currently found in 'U' shape, is in the focal point of the castle.
The royal residence has cut noteworthy square chhatris (six of them with various quantities of columns – six, eight and twelve) or towers in the corners and the inside, ornamented with excellent squelches in various chambers and walls.
The domed structure over the focal door is beautified with blue tiles. A little mosque is likewise situated inside the royal residence, as observed from a mihrab in a specialty on the west wall
HOW TO REACH JAHAZ MAHAL DELHI | NEAREST METRO STATION TO JAHAZ MAHAL
The closest metro station is now at Jahaz Mahal is Chatarpur Metro station at yellow Line and around 1 km away. Jahaz Mahal can be achieved by regular local buses and auto cabs.
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TIME TO VISIT JAHAZ MAHAL
The best time to visit the mosque is between 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM . Otherwise the Mahal is opened from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The duration to visit jahaz mahal is 1 to 2 hours only where you can explore all the things inside the Mahal.
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