The 18th century was a hard time for Delhi. The empire was breaking apart and the old order was slipping away. In the midst of the fading glory of the Mughal empire arrived Mirza Najaf Khan from Persia. As a commander-in-chief of Emperor Shah Alam’s army, he brought discipline to a crumbling court, pushed back […]
Beyond the use of stones and bricks, it’s water that built cities. At Rajon ki Baoli, tucked away in the depths of the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, we step into a world where water was once symbolic of memory, power, and design. This heritage walk is an ode to the hidden intelligence of India’s water systems, […]
चप्पे पे हैं यहाँ गौहर-ए-यकता तहे-ख़ाकदफ़न होगा न कहीं ऐसा ख़ज़ाना हरगिज़ After Emperor Aurangzeb’s death, weak successors and endless skirmishes plunged the Mughal Empire into a state of decline. Foreign invasions deepened the turmoil yet the city’s cultural heart kept beating. Amid this fading glory bustling markets and kahwa khanas rose, hosting mushairas. The […]
“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 […]
This time, our Karavan will take you on a luminous journey through the layers of ancient, medieval, and modern history. Strolling through the magnificent Qutb Minar Complex, we will experience the grandeur of this UNESCO World Heritage Site glowing in the soft light of the twilight hour. Meer e Karavan: Asif Khan DehlviDay, Date: Saturday […]
आज की रात बहुत गर्म हवा चलती हैआज की रात न फ़ुट-पाथ पे नींद आयेगीसब उठो, मैं भी उठूँ, तुम भी उठो, तुम भी उठोकोई खिड़की इसी दीवार में खुल जायेगी। Our last walk, set in the backdrop of 1857, recounted stories of love and friendship. Nearly a century later, 1947 bore witness to some […]
_वो साहिलों पे गाने वाले क्या हुएवो कश्तियाँ चलाने वाले क्या हुए वो सुब्ह आते आते रह गई कहाँजो क़ाफ़िले थे आने वाले क्या हुए_ Let us gather this weekend for a session of storytelling where we breathe life into history’s forgotten characters. Beginning in the streets of Dilli and spanning across Royal Marwar, we […]
In the heart of one of the city’s upscale localities lie scattered remains of the Delhi Sultanate’s fascinating history. It’s rich cultural and civilizational heritage pervading the bylanes of Green Park. In our next heritage walk we’ll trace the rise of this historic neighbourhood of ‘Tarabaabaad’ under the Khilji and Tughluq dynasties, and it’s staggering […]
This time let’s set foot in the ruins of one of the oldest cities of Delhi – Lal Kot. As the first urban settlement of Delhi, once ruled by Rajputs, Tomars, Chauhans, Mamluks, and Khiljis, Lal Kot has witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties and empires leaving behind many remnants scattered across the […]
Begumpur conceals the ruins of a once thriving medieval city, Jahapanah, or the “Refuge of the World,” built on dreams but ruined by ambition. It was established by Muhammad bin Tughlaq as the fourth significant capital in Delhi’s long and tumultuous history. Tughlaq’s rule, marked by radical decisions, is still reflected in the ruins scattered […]
