| Jahaj Mahal | |
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Jahaj Mahal | |
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| Former names | Front view of Jahaj Mahal |
| General information | |
| Type | Retreat or Inn |
| Architectural style | Mughal,Indo-Islamic |
| Location | South Delhi |
| Coordinates | 28°30′51.49″N 77°10′42.67″E / 28.5143028°N 77.1785194°E |
| Current tenants | Ruins |
| Completed | 1452-1526 |
| Client | Mughal Dynasty |
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Jahaz Mahal (in Urdu language ‘Jahaz’ means "Ship" and ‘Mahal’ means "Palace", the "Ship Palace"), is located next to Hauz-i-Shamsi in Mehrauli, Delhi . It was so named, since its reflection (illusion) in the surrounding reservoir looked like a ship floating on a lake. It is inferred to have been built during the Lodi dynasty period (1452–1526) as a pleasure resort, Sarai or an inn.[1][2]
- ^ "Exploring the Mehrauli Archaeological Park: Hauz -e –Shamshi" (PDF). Retrieved 21 June 2009. [dead link]
- ^ Patrick Horton; Richard Plunkett; Hugh Finlay (2002). Delhi. Footscray, Vic.: Lonely Planet. p. 128. ISBN 1-86450-297-5.
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