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.
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