Gateway of Zeenat Mahal Haveli

Gateway of Zeenat Mahal Haveli

It lies in area between flood plains of Yamuna and Delhi Ridge. Delhi Ridge is northern extension of ancient Aravali range. It is shrouded in urban setting Nearest Metro Station - Chawari Bazar Nearest Air Port - IGI Airport Nearest Railway Station - Old Delhi Railway Station Nearest Bus Station - ISBT Kashmere Gate

Zeenat Mahal, also known as Zeenat Mahal Haveli, is a significant historical structure located in the Churi Walan area of Old Delhi. It was built in the mid-19th century, around 1846, by Zeenat Mahal, the wife of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar. The haveli was part of the broader palatial complex in the vicinity of the Red Fort, where Mughal royalty and nobility resided. Zeenat Mahal was an influential figure in the late Mughal court and had considerable sway over Bahadur Shah Zafar during his reign. The construction of the haveli symbolized her status and prominence. The architectural style of Zeenat Mahal Haveli reflects the fusion of Mughal and colonial designs, with features like carved balconies, jharokhas (overhanging enclosed balconies), and large courtyards. However, much of the original structure has deteriorated over time due to neglect, urbanization, and lack of preservation efforts. Today, only remnants of the once grand haveli remain, with many parts either occupied or altered by local residents. Despite its dilapidated state, Zeenat Mahal Haveli holds cultural and historical significance as one of the last surviving traces of the Mughal era in Delhi.


Address:

metro station 1977 bazar lal kuan Old Delhi - 110006 near, near chawri bazar, New Delhi, Delhi 110006

Type:

Monuments

Country:

India

State:

Delhi

District:

Central Delhi

Year Built:

1846