Towards the end of the Chitli Qabar market, which is located on the road in front of the Jama Masjid, is a narrow lane that leads to an area famous for envelope making. If one is unaware of the history of the place, it would be hard to believe…

Located in a narrow alley where one is immediately engulfed by coal dust, is a haveli that is known for all the wrong reasons.

A present resident of Namak Haraam Ki Haveli, Ashok Agarwal, tells that Lala Bhawani Mal Khatri was a businessman of the 19th century who often passed secret…

Matia Mahal is the name that is popularly used to describe the area exactly opposite Gate Number 1 of the iconic Jama Masjid. This area is also known as Chitli Kabar market, which known for eateries serving traditional cuisine.

The place gets its name Matia Mahal from an actual mahal…

As one walks from Jama Masjid’s Gate Number 1 towards Matia Mahal, one is led towards the Chitli Qabar market, which is famous for restaurants serving traditional cuisine. This area was once known for its grand havelis. Over the years, these havelis were converted into clusters of households. Today,…

Kalu Khaas ki Haveli

Kalu Khaas ki Haveli is situated about 250 steps ahead of Chitli Qabar. Today, this one mansion has been broken down into many houses and the entire area, which now looks like a colony of residential houses, is known as Kalu Khaas ki Haveli.

In front of…

If one continues to walk on the Daryaganj Road for a little while, one will be able to spot a big mansion on the left. This mansion is known as the Naharwali Haveli. The haveli was named so because once a nahar (canal) used to flow in this area, where now the roads run.

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