Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Qudsia Ghat behind ISBT in Delhi

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.