Khudsia ghat or Qudsia Ghat near ISBT? This ghat was named after whose name?
An ancient building known as Mahal of Quidsia Begum of Mughal period is situated in Quidsia Garden near Kashmere Gate. Qudsia Begum was the wife of emperor Muhammad Shah Rangeela.
Qudsia Begum was a dancer in the court of Mohammad Shah Rangeela and known as Udham Bai. She later married Mohammad Shah Rangeela and became queen.
The Yamuna (Sanskrit: यमुना, sometimes called Jamuna or Jumna) is the largest tributary of river ganga. Originating from the Yamunotri Glacier it travels a total length of 1,376 kilometers before merging with the Ganges at Sangam,Allahabad. Nearly 57 million people depend on the Yamuna waters. It is worshipped as goddess Yamuna, throughout its course. This is an endeavour to connect with this great river.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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