Qila Qadam Sharif in Paharganj, Delhi
It was called Qila Qadam Sharif with a fortified wall, bastions & grand gateways. Now just another neglected and rundown ...
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Nawab Shamsuddin of Loharu ‘s grave
All those who read Prof Shamsur Rahman Faruqi's book Mirror Of Beauty or who follow early 19th century history will ...
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The Sorry State of Mughal Poet Laureate Sheikh Ibrahim Zauq’s Grave in Delhi’s Paharganj
"Sir where will I find Sheikh Ibrahim Zauq's grave here" "Next to the KoodaKatta" (rubbish dump) Kaun jaye Zauq" par ...
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Yaadgar e Zauq – poet’s grave in Delhi
Written on the walls of Yaadgar e Zauq - Khaqan e Hind/ poet laureate (Yaadgar because original tomb demolished to ...
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Ruins of a mosque in Paharganj, Delhi
A lovely mosque in all probability Mughal era burdened by litigation and rubbish in Paharganj Delhi
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Kuchh Bhooli Bisri Yaadein कुछ भूली बिसरी यादें
कुछ कशिश है पत्थरों में जो मुझे अपनी ओर खींचती है और अपनी कहानी मुझे सुनाती है और मुझे उसकी ...
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Qadam Sharif : kabhi yahan baadshaah aate thay!
After reading Shamsur Rahman Farooqi's " Mirror of Beauty" I was very intrigued by a description in it of a ...
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Come, explore and fall in love the Beauties of Delhi (Dilli ki Ranaiya’n) and the World with me, Rana Safvi
I have a masters in medieval history from the prestigious Centre for Advanced Studies, Dept. of History, AMU. A firm believer in our Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb, I am passionate about gaining and sharing knowledge and these days I am doing it via the social media platform.