Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम
Mirza Ghalib s In-Law s house
State / राज्य
Delhi
District / जिला
Central
Manual District
Sub District / उप-जिला
Manual Sub District
Village / गाँव
Manual Village
Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन
Late Medieval - उत्तर मध्यकाल
Date/Period तारीख/युग
C. 18th - 19th Cent. CE
Sub Period
N.A
Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति
End of Gali Qaism jaan, Ballimaran
Latitude / अक्षांश
28
39
13
Longitude / देशान्तर
77
13
29
Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग
Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग
Approx 2 kms from Chandni Chowk Metro Station towards Ballimaran market and then take a right towards Gali Qasim Jan.
Air Port / विमानपत्तन
IGI Airport
Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन
Old Delhi Railway Station
Bus Station / बस स्टैंड
ISBT Kashmere Gate
Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं
Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं
Plain- मैदान
Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण
It lies in area between flood plains of Yamuna and Delhi Ridge. Delhi Ridge is northern extension of ancient Aravali range. It is shrouded in urban setting.
History / इतिहास
Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास
The Courtyard of this place was where Mirza Ghalib got married.
Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site
निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण
N.A
Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली
Indo-persian - हिन्द - फारस
Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल
Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण
The house is approached through a gateway which is made in Indo-Islamic style.The gateway is adorned with semi circular multicusped arches.There are brackets made of typical Rajput style.They support the chajja. Either side of the gateway has been renovated.
Structure material and other material
संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक
Building/Structure material and other material used प्रयोग में लाई गई इमारती / संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक
This structure is made up of lakhori Bricks with lime plaster. The brackets are made up of sandstone.
Usage(s) & Sub Type
Usage(s) / प्रयोग
Living Monument - प्रयोग
Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग
Various purposes- mostly residence.
Ownership / स्वामित्व
Others - अन्य
Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था
Unprotected- असंरक्षित
Plan/Elevation विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास
Published Reference / प्रकाशित संदर्भ
Author / लेखक
INTACH
Name / नाम
Delhi The Built Heritage, INTACH Delhi chapter, vol 1.pg-41