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  • Apr 15, 2024
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QUDSIA BAGH, ONCE A QUEEN’S AMBITION, NOW A MORNING WALKERS’ PARADISE.

Why in the news?

Qudsia Bagh, once a symbol of royalty, now a serene morning spot, undergoes a facelift, revealing its historical significance.

Highlights of the Qudsia Bagh: A Casualty to 1857 Aftermath

  • Qudsia Bagh, commissioned by Qudsia Begum, wife of Muhammad Shah Rangeela, represents the architectural marvels built by prominent women of the Mughal era.
  • Located in North Delhi, it served as a pleasure garden with pavilions, water channels, and a mosque, showcasing the influence of women in shaping Delhi’s landscape.
  • During the events of 1857, the garden suffered severe damage as it became a battleground between Indian and British troops.
  • The British troops demolished buildings, cut down citrus trees, and constructed batteries for cannons, leaving behind visible scars on the mosque walls and pavilion.
  • Recent efforts by the DDA to revive the Yamuna’s floodplains have given the garden a facelift, restoring its charm amidst the chaos of modern Delhi.
About Qudsia Bagh:

  • Qudsia Bagh covered 20 acres outside Shahjahanabad,Delhi.
  • Constructed in 1748 by Qudsia Begum, wife of Mughal Emperor Mohammad Shah Rangeela.
  • Designed in Persian Charbagh style, featuring pavilions and water channels.

Source:

https://indianexpress.com/profile/author/deepika-singh/#:~:text=Qudsia%20Bagh%3A%20This%20morning%20walkers,a%20casualty%20to%201857%20aftermath&text=Built%20on%20a%20large%20area,nearby%20provided%20a%20perfect%20backdrop