Shahpur Jat

Shahpur Jat
Shahpur Jat is located in Delhi
Shahpur Jat
Shahpur Jat
Location in Delhi, India
Coordinates: 28°33′N 77°13′E / 28.550°N 77.217°E / 28.550; 77.217
CountryIndia
StateDelhi
DistrictSouth Delhi
MetroHauz Khas
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Planning agencyMCD

Shahpur Jat is an urban village located near Hauz Khas, in the South Delhi district of Delhi, India.

History

Ruins of Siri Fort wall.

When the Siri Fort was abandoned, Jats moved to the Shahpur Jat area, being attracted to the fertile lands.[1]

Architecture

Baradari in Shahpur Jat.

Shahpur Jat is a historical village featuring traditional havelis and the remains of the historical capital city Siri Fort, such as the stretches of the thick city walls, all surrounded by 20th century apartment and office buildings.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hang out in...Shahpur Jat". Mayank Austen Soofi, Hindustan Times. New Delhi, 10 December 2010.
  2. ^ Lucy Peck. "Delhi - A Thousand Years of Building". New Delhi: Roli Books Pvt Ltd, 2005.