When was Shahjahanabad constructed and by whom?
Shahjahanabad was ordered to be built in 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The construction project spanned from 1638 until its completion in 1649.
Questions about Shahjahanabad
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to Shahjahanabad after the revolt of 1857?
Following the revolt of 1857, the British Raj shifted their administrative center away from the city. They moved the capital of British-controlled territories to Calcutta in Bengal before deciding to build Lutyens' Delhi just south-west of the historic core in 1911.
How many gates did the walls of Shahjahanabad feature and what were some examples?
The city walls enclosed approximately four square kilometers and featured fourteen distinct gates. Notable gates included Kashmiri Gate to the north, Mori Gate further north, Kabuli gate to the west, and Turkman Gate which connected to pre-Shahjahan remains including the tomb of Shah Turkman Bayabani.
Which markets opened in Shahjahanabad during the nineteenth century?
The first wholesale market of Old Delhi opened as a hardware market in Chawri Bazaar in 1840. A second market specializing in dry fruits, spices, and herbs emerged at Khari Baoli in 1850 while the Phool Mandi flower market of Daryaganj was established in 1869.
What famous restaurants operate within Shahjahanabad today?
Karim's restaurant near the Jama Masjid stands as the city's most famous culinary destination today. Kallu Nihari has served millions of portions of traditional meat stew since it opened in 1990 by Mohammed Rafiquddin.