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Complex of Houz Khas
Hauz Khas Village has become a famous hangout spot among youngsters of Delhi. It is popularly known as HKV. It is an urbanized village known for its cafes, high fashioned boutiques and antique shops. Islamic architecture and greenery of Hauz Khas Complex make HKV an attraction. Many people visit this place, some for photography with DSLR in their hands, some just to hangout with friends but not everyone knows about it.
What is famous in Hauz Khas?
History of Hauz Khas, Delhi
Hauz Khas is named after the water reservoir, which is a part of the Hauz Khas complex. Hauz Khas is an Urdu term, which means a water tank for the royal. The water reservoir was built was Alauddin Khilji in the period between 1296-1316, to meet the water needs of the inhabitants of Siri Fort.
The Khilji Dynasty had a greater role to play in the development of the area. Besides the Hauz Khas Lake, it also has a mosque, called Neeli Masjid and a tomb, that have been built during the reign of the Khiljis. The famous Chor Minar gives a sense of how Khiljis used to rule. All the thieves in those days used to be put to display on the Chor Minar, which is situated within the colony.
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Interesting Facts
- It was built during Alauddin Khilji's reign in 13th century. It houses a water tank, a mosque, a tomb, an Islamic seminary and pavilions built around the village. It was built to meet the water supply needs of the city.
- Hauz Khas is a farsi word. 'Huaz' means water tank and 'Khas' means royal. So, Huaz Khas means royal water tank.
- The Madrasa of Hauz Khas Complex is considered as the largest and best equipped Islamic seminary in the world.
- The monuments around the edge of the lake are called Madrasa. Madrasa was one of the leading institutions of Islamic education during Delhi Sultanate.
- The complex also has a mosque inside at the Northern part of the Madrasa.
- Later, during Tughlaq dynasty, Firuz Shah Tughlaq re- excavated the silted tank. He restored the tank and unblocked the channels. He is also credited with the creation of certain parts of the reservoir.
- The garden houses six impressive pavilions, which used to be a part of Madrasa in past.
- Apart from pavilions, the garden is decorated with cenotaphs.
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Hauz Khas complex also has a deer park now. One can sit here and relax. The greenery provides tranquil atmosphere. If you are bored of the city life and don't have time to go on a tour, visiting this place on a weekend can give you peace as the beauty of the complex is enchanting.
Short information:-
Location: Hauz Khas Tank, Hauz Khas, Deer Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016
Timings : Open all Days. 10:30 am to 07:00 pm.
Best Time to visit: October to March.
Nearest Metro Station : Green Park Station at a distance of nearly 3.5 kilometres from Hauz Khas Fort.
Entry Fee: 25 Indian, Foreign 300, Near people Free
Photography Charge: Nil
Architect(s) :Malik Ghazi Shahna
Architectural Type: Indo-Islamic architecture
Architectural style: Tughluqid period
Completed: 1352 to 1354 A.D.
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Did you Know: At the entry of the beautiful vast reservoir which is in itself a delight to the senses, is a Deer Park. Lush with greenery and landscaped beauty, it is a breeding place for peacocks, guinea pigs, rabbits, deer,snake and such a long list of a variety of birds, animals and insects that grace the gardens.
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