Hathi Khana

Hathi Khana

Approach Approximately 2 km from Uttam Nagar metro station. Nearest Air Port IGI Airport Nearest Railway Station New Delhi Nearest Bus Station Uttam Nagar

This historical building, constructed by Emperor Shahjahan, was originally part of a larger enclosure believed to have been a Sikargarh or hunting lodge. Designed in the Indo-Persian architectural style, the double-storey pavilion features a central chamber crowned with a distinctive Bengali dome and accessed through three elegant cusped-arch openings. The side compartments of the structure are topped with pyramidical roofs, adding to its architectural charm. The building, once a part of an extensive enclosure, showcases intricate plaster relief work and numerous arched niches. The ground floor displays decorative patterns carved into red sandstone, exemplifying the artistic finesse of the Mughal era. While the main structure is crafted from red sandstone and plastered with lime, the boundary wall, a later addition, is made of modern bricks and plastered with cement. Despite modifications over time, the pavilion remains a remarkable example of Shahjahan’s architectural legacy.


Address:

Hastsal Village at the south-western corner of the village

Type:

Monuments

Country:

India

State:

Delhi

District:

West Delhi

Year Built:

Approx Around 17th Century

Own By:

Public