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History Of Hauz Khas

Introduction

Hauz Khas is one of the important historical buildings which is a must visit for every tourist and an essential trading centre. Ala-ud-din Khilji ruled the country and he was the founder of Hauz Khas, which he built to solve the problem of water supply for the city Siri. Ala-ud-din Khilji raised this tank to make the life of the people easier. After Ala-ud-din Khilji, Hauz Khas was renovated by Feroz Shah Tughlaq, he made various changes and repaired the place. The place was rearranged with new buildings like a mosque, madrasa and with tombs of the teachers of madrasa.

Feroz Shah Tughlaq repaired the place when Delhi was experiencing the rule of Sikandar Lodhi. There are various halls and the chambers that show the importance of the place in the by gone days.

Presently Hauz Khas is an important tourist destination as various other well known tourist destination and well known fashion designers and their boutiques are located in this residential areas. Hauz Khas is on the top of the list where you can easily experience the traditional culture and the contemporary art and crafts of the city. Different boutiques and art galleries are mainly located in this place and you can easily know how the fashion industry, the art and crafts of the country are proceeding towards the betterment.

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