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Namak Haram Ki Haveli

Namak Haram Ki Haveli: This haveli was owned by Bhavani Shankar, one of the most trusted companions of the great Maratha warrior Jaswant Rao. But legend goes, that in time of need he went on to help the British thus betraying his master. Therefore though being able and intelligent the label of a traitor stuck on to him as Namak Haram, which means the one who is disloyal to his king. And thus his residence came to be known as Namak Haram ki Haveli.

Ghalibs Hakimon Ki Haveli

Ghalib’s Hakimon Ki Haveli: This haveli at gali Qasimjan in Ballimaran, of the great Urdu and Persian poet lies in shambles today. Ghalib lived here almost all his life after coming from Agra. The rooms are dilapidated. Though the poet was paid by the king, he lived like a pauper.

Haider Quli Ki Haveli

Haider Quli Ki Haveli: This huge mansion is spread over large land near the Fatehpuri Mosque. Haider Quli was the commander of artillery in the court of Mughal emperor Mohammed Shah Rangila. Though the original gate and the name still remain, this haveli now has been replaced by hundreds of houses.

Haveli of Hakim Ashanullah Khan

Haveli of Hakim Ashanullah Khan: It was the residence of the personal physician of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. It was this Hakim who asked the emperor to award a scholarship to Mirza Ghalib, the great Urdu poet, to write the history of the Mughal dynasty. The mansion acted as a fortress for those who could hide themselves in it during the Sepoy mutiny. The haveli covers almost 2000 square yards of land. Immediately after the mutiny, the British confiscated the haveli. It was returned later but only after stripping it of its chandeliers and lamps

Taj Mahal, Agra

Taj Mahal, Agra: Taj Mahal A monument of love. A symbol of eternal love. Taj Mahal, one of the most fabulous monuments in the world, history and time. Thronged by visitors year round, Taj Mahal is 200 km from Delhi. It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor Shahjahan, in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz. The monument is a perfect piece of architecture. It took 22 years, 41 million rupees, 50 kilos of gold and around 20,000 workers to complete this marvel of marble. Situated by the river Yamuna, Taj Mahal sits on a high red sandstone terrace, topped