When I wandered the streets of the Walled City of Delhi, I read about the Haveli (home) of Zenat Mahal, favourite wife of the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar.
He made a haveli for her, which was left to decay after the Mutiny of 1857. The British detested her.
Today, it has been given over to a girl’s school, and has been occupied by the local shopkeepers, and residents. These vessels were left by someone who possibly wants to make some street food later.
The Kitchen, indeed, of the Last Queen of The Mughal Empire.
Such an intruguing photo and narrative. I want to know more……
A second post?
Superb capture, Rajiv!
Thank you!
some pictures evoke curiosity! This is certainly one of them…
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It does indeed!
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Interesting subject matter, Rajiv. I wonder what they are planning to make in those pots?
Leslie
Food for the millions?
Hundreds maybe.
Leslie
Love the pictures. Love the stories. I am learning so much and it has really whetted my appetite for Indian and Mughal history….Keep them coming
Oh… and there is the Delhi Sultanate
I think I need to come to India for at least 1 month. read and travel and see lots of things away from bloody Tourists, a bit like Mick does…
That you should do
A fine looking vessel Rajiv .. Captured so well! More stories ..
A good vessel indeed!
why did the British hate her so much – or even ” at al?/”
I think they believed her to be very scheming and manipulative. Honestly, both sides were scheming and manipulative
Always fault on both sides. Interesting story though
True
this really needed much more food to fill it up nicely! there seem to be layers under it, waiting to be pulled out! lovely
They do have loads that they put inside!
okay cool!