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{{Short description|Village in South Delhi, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                    = Mehram Nagar  
| name                    = Mehram Nagar  
| native_name            = मेहरम नगर
| native_name_lang        = hi
| other_name            Sahil ujjainwal VALMIKI land
| nickname                = Party Sehrawat
| settlement_type        = Suburb
| settlement_type        = Suburb
| image_skyline          =
| image_skyline          =
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| subdivision_name1      = [[Delhi]]
| subdivision_name1      = [[Delhi]]
| subdivision_type2      = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_type2      = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2      = [[South Delhi]]
| subdivision_name2      = [[New Delhi]]
| established_title      = 1639
| established_title      = 1639
| established_date        =  
| established_date        =  
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| named_for              =  
| named_for              =  
| government_type        =  
| government_type        =  
| governing_body          = [[Delhi Development Authority]] (DDA)
| governing_body          = Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB)
| unit_pref              = Metric
| unit_pref              = Metric
| area_footnotes          =  
| area_footnotes          =  
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| registration_plate      =  
| registration_plate      =  
| blank1_name_sec1        = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank1_name_sec1        = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank1_info_sec1        = [[South Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency)|South Delhi]]
| blank1_info_sec1        = [[New Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency)|New Delhi]]
| blank2_name_sec1        = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_name_sec1        = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1        =  
| blank2_info_sec1        =  
| blank3_name_sec1        = Civic agency
| blank3_name_sec1        = Civic agency
| blank3_info_sec1        = DDA
| blank3_info_sec1        = Delhi Cantonment Board
| website                =  
| website                =  
| footnotes              =  
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[[File:Ruins of pavilion near Mahram nagar or IGI Airport.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Ruins of pavilion at [[Mehram Serai]] near [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|IGI Terminal-1]].]]
[[File:Ruins of pavilion near Mahram nagar or IGI Airport.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Ruins of pavilion at [[Mehram Serai]] near [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|IGI Terminal-1]].]]


'''Mehram Nagar''', a 17th-century village, lies north-east of [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|IGI Terminal-1]] in [[Delhi]] state of India.
Mehram Nagar is a 17th-century village in [[Delhi Cantonment| Delhi Cantt]] of  the city of [[Delhi]], India, located to the northeast of Terminal 1 of [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]].


==History==
==History==
Mehram Nagar village, Meharm Bazaar and [[Mehram Serai]] were established in 1639 by a eunuch Mehram Khan,<ref name=mehr1>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/17th-century-caravanserai-falls-into-ruin-as-delhi-govt-defence-ministry-squabble/story-3qFH6tUbwzQdoCuSHs8vfP.html "17th century inn lies in ruin as Delhi govt, defence ministry squabble."], [[Hindustan Times]], 23 Nov 2017.</ref> who was incharge of mughal harem during the reign of [[Shah Jahan]].<ref name=mehr3>Francis Gladwin, 1788, [https://books.google.com.sg/books?id=GINfAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA62&dq=mehram+serai&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj-2Kf7ktTXAhWBMI8KHTeEC0IQ6AEIJzAA#v=onepage&q=mehram%20serai&f=false "The History of Hindostan, during the reigns of Jehángir, Sháhjehán, and Aurungzebe."].</ref>
Mehram Nagar village, Mehram Bazaar and [[Mehram Serai]] were established in 1639 by a Mehram Khan,<ref name=mehr1>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/17th-century-caravanserai-falls-into-ruin-as-delhi-govt-defence-ministry-squabble/story-3qFH6tUbwzQdoCuSHs8vfP.html "17th century inn lies in ruin as Delhi govt, defence ministry squabble."], [[Hindustan Times]], 23 Nov 2017.</ref> who was entrusted with overseeing the Mughal harem during the reign of [[Shah Jahan]].<ref name=mehr3>Francis Gladwin, 1788, [https://books.google.com/books?id=GINfAAAAcAAJ&dq=mehram+serai&pg=PA62 "The History of Hindostan, during the reigns of Jehángir, Sháhjehán, and Aurungzebe."].</ref>


[[Archaeological Survey of India]] board in the village mentions several monuments, including the old darwaza (gate), mosque and serai that were built by the mughals, such as Mehram Khan (harem keeper of Jahangir), [[Shah Jahan]] and his son [[Aurangzeb]] in 1660 CE.
In the village, an [[Archaeological Survey of India]] board lists several historical monuments, including an old darwaza (gate), a mosque, and a serai, which were built by the Mughals, including Mehram Khan (harem keeper of Jahangir), Shah Jahan, and his son [[Aurangzeb]], around 1660 CE.


==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:Tourism in Delhi]]
[[Category:Tourism in Delhi]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Delhi]]
[[Category:Monuments and memorials in Delhi]]
[[Category:Monuments and memorials in Delhi]]
[[Category:Ruins in India]]
[[Category:Ruins in India]]
[[Category:Government buildings completed in the 17th century]]
[[Category:Government buildings completed in the 17th century]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Delhi]]
[[Category:Villages in South Delhi district]]
[[Category:Villages in South Delhi district]]
[[Category:17th century in Delhi]]





Latest revision as of 11:26, 25 November 2025

Mehram Nagar
Suburb
Mehram Nagar is located in Delhi
Mehram Nagar
Mehram Nagar
Location in India
Coordinates: 28°33′53″N 77°7′8″E / 28.56472°N 77.11889°E / 28.56472; 77.11889
CountryIndia
StateDelhi
DistrictNew Delhi
Government
 • BodyDelhi Cantonment Board (DCB)
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
110010
Telephone code011
Lok Sabha constituencyNew Delhi
Civic agencyDelhi Cantonment Board
Ruins of pavilion at Mehram Serai near IGI Terminal-1.

Mehram Nagar is a 17th-century village in Delhi Cantt of the city of Delhi, India, located to the northeast of Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport.

History[edit | edit source]

Mehram Nagar village, Mehram Bazaar and Mehram Serai were established in 1639 by a Mehram Khan,[1] who was entrusted with overseeing the Mughal harem during the reign of Shah Jahan.[2]

In the village, an Archaeological Survey of India board lists several historical monuments, including an old darwaza (gate), a mosque, and a serai, which were built by the Mughals, including Mehram Khan (harem keeper of Jahangir), Shah Jahan, and his son Aurangzeb, around 1660 CE.

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