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Arab Sarai, Nizamuddin, Delhi

Arab Sarai, Nizamuddin, Delhi

Arab Sarai at Nizamuddin East, South-East Delhi, is a Mughal-period caravansarai or rest house originally constructed in 1578–79 CE (968 AH), with later additions made during the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1605–1627 CE). Built of lakhori brick, rubble masonry, sandstone, lime mortar, and plaster, the complex comprises multiple gateways and two quadrangles divided by rows of arched cells. The monument is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (Delhi Circle).

Arab Sarai, Nizamuddin, Delhi

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Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

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Subject: View of information plaque on the Sarai

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: View of the Eastern Gateway along

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: View of the east facade of the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: View of the east facade of the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: View of the east facade of the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: View of the left wing, east facade and southeast alcove of the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Partial view of the east facade and southeast alcove of the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Partial view of the east facade and southeast alcove of the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: View of the east facade of the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Partial view of the east facade of the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: General view, east facade and northeast alcove of the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Northeast alcove of the Eastern Gateway with alcove

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Detail of glazed tiles, painted plaster panels, and arched niche on the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Detail of glazed tiles, painted plaster panels, and arched niche on the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Detail of the upper part of the archway with inscription on spandrel

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Detail of the upper part of the archway with inscription on spandrel

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Interior of the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Interior of the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Vaulted interior of the Eastern Gateway

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Interior of the Eastern Gateway, southeast corner

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Interior of the Eastern Gateway, southeast corner

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Interior of the Eastern Gateway, alcove on south

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Interior of the Eastern Gateway, alcove on south

Site Name: Nizamuddin East (Industrial Training Institute)

Date: 1578-1627 CE (?)

Subject: Interior of the Eastern Gateway, alcove on north

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