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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.

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 Though the original gate and the name still remain, this haveli now has been replaced by hundreds of houses.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

Haveli of Zeenat Mahal

Haveli of Zeenat Mahal: The Haveli of wife of Bahadur Shah Zafar, Zeenat Mahal, is a mansion in disarray. Apart from the Zeenat Mahal Girls’ school it is presently occupied by a grinding mill, nursery for children, a milk shop and few houses. According to the residents it was a huge mansion spreading over almost four acres of land. There were two tunnels which went to the Lal Qila and the Ajmeri Gate respectively.

Poet Mirza Ghalib to come alive on Delhi stage

Renowned 19th century poet Mirza Ghalib is set to bag some spotlight when a leading public school here portrays the Urdu bards life on stage Tuesday. To be presented by students of the Delhi Public School (DPS), the play will focus on Ghalibs poetic traditions - a fusion of philosophical, mystical and aesthetic characteristics - that can be interpreted in contemporary day-to-day life. The one-hour performance will depict scenes from the Mughal poets childhood and his hardships during the British era through dance and poetry. The play will be enacted by 150 students with the involvement of another 150 backstage. Students