“Dak Bangle ka Bhoot aur Anya Kahaniyan”
The Metcalfe House in Mehrauli is a remarkable example of colonial adaptation of Mughal architecture. In the early 19th century, Sir Thomas Metcalfe, the British Resident at the Mughal court, transformed the 17th-century tomb of Muhammad Quli Khan into a country retreat with European-style annexes, landscaped gardens, and ornamental follies, creating a picturesque estate near the Qutub Minar which came to be known as “Dil kushaa” (Delight of the Heart). Much like the Dil kushaa, the dak bunglows of that era, reflected the British desire to blend comfort, control, and surveillance within the Indian landscape.
Meer e Karavan: Asif Khan Dehlvi
Day, Date: Saturday 24th May 2025
Language: Hindustani (Hindi/Urdu)
Time: 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Charges: INR 500 per person
Contact number: 9818278665
(Since the venue is a ticketed monument, all participants are requested to bear the entry ticket charges separately)
IMPORTANT:
To reserve your spot, please drop a mail at delhikaravan@gmail.com. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
NOTE: Other details and important points shall be shared by us over email once your spot is confirmed.