Shahpur Jat
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Shahpur Jat | |
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  Shahpur Jat Location in Delhi, India | |
| Coordinates: 28°33′N 77°13′E / 28.550°N 77.217°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Delhi |
| District | South Delhi |
| Metro | Hauz Khas |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Planning agency | MCD |
Shahpur Jat is an urban village located near Hauz Khas, in the South Delhi district of Delhi, India.
History
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When the Siri Fort was abandoned, Jats moved to the Shahpur Jat area, being attracted to the fertile lands.[1]
Architecture
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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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Hang out in...Shahpur Jat".[dead link] Mayank Austen Soofi, Hindustan Times. New Delhi, 10 December 2010.
- ^ Lucy Peck. "Delhi - A Thousand Years of Building". New Delhi: Roli Books Pvt Ltd, 2005.