Despite Old Delhi’s layered history and dense urban fabric, there still exist a few places where the underlying physical geography of the area pokes out of the vigorously paved city. Continue reading
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“Pyau” on Chawri Bazaar Road
I spotted a couple of old, defunct pyaus along Chawri Bazaar road in the heart of Old Delhi. Continue reading
Razia Sultan’s Grave
The grave of Razia Sultan (d. 1240 AD), north of Sita Ram Bazaar Road in Old Delhi. This is one of the few extant sites within Shahjahanabad that predates the setting up of the Mughal capital, Continue reading
More Desi Deco in Old Delhi
Desi Deco examples from the Sita Ram Bazaar and Churiwalan areas of Old Delhi!
Lots of Eaves
Potatos and Dough
Shahjahanabad VIII: Dariba Kalan & Esplanade Road
Both Dariba Kalan and Esplanade roads run north-south from Chandni Chowk road towards Jami Masjid. After 1857 the British tore down the buildings of the city to the east of Esplanade road to create, well, an esplanade around the Red Fort. Continue reading
Shahjahanabad VII: Chelpuri, Roshanpura & Dharampura
This post covers another portion of the area of Old Delhi just south of Chandni Chowk road, enclosed by Chandni Chowk road to the north, Dariba Kalan lane to the east, Chawri Bazaar to the south and Nai Sarak to the west, and contains some really interesting neighborhoods. Continue reading
Shahjahanabad VI: Ballimaran & Chawri Bazaar
This post covers a portion of the area of Old Delhi just south of Chandni Chowk road, enclosed by Chandni Chowk and Katra Bariyan roads to the north, Nai Sadak to the east, Chawri Bazaar road to the south and Lal Kuan road to the west, with Ballimaran lane running through it. Continue reading
Shahjahanabad V: Lal Kuan & Ajmeri Gate
Lal Kuan road is a busy commercial street that connects the equally busy Khari Baoli road and Hauz Qazi Chowk. Continue reading
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