Satpula, Delhi
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Satpula is a remarkable ancient water harvesting dam or weir located about 800 m east of the Khirki Masjid that is integral to the compound wall of the medieval fourth city of the Jahanpanah in Delhi, with its construction credited to the reign of Sultan Muhammad Shah Tughlaq of the Tughlaq Dynasty.
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Satpula is a remarkable ancient water harvesting dam or weir located about 800 m east of the Khirki Masjid that is integral to the compound wall of the medieval fourth city of the Jahanpanah in Delhi, with its construction credited to the reign of Sultan Muhammad Shah Tughlaq of the Tughlaq Dynasty.
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Satpula dam is the oldest dam built in the capital city of Delhi. It is integral to the compound wall of the medieval fourth city of the Jahanpanah in Delhi constructed under the reign of Sultan Muhammad Shah Tughlaq. The Satpula has been built in stone masonry. The Satpula across the stream was built as a gate controlled weir. It was built to control a stream of the Yamuna, through a gate sytem. It has a total of eleven bays, each with an arched opening. The lowest level has seven of them. When in use, the gate system was controlled through a rope and pulley arrangement, to regulate the flow of water. On either end of the dam, two identical defence towers can be observed. During the second decade of Muhammad Tughlaq, urgent solutions had to be found to remedy the distress conditions after the economic stress (due to the very amusing decisions of the sultan which should be discussed separately). One of the viable options planned was of building the Satpula, the seven arches bridge or gate controlled weir/dam, to tap the water resources of the local nallah (stream) feeding the Yamuna river, which could be used to bring large areas of flat land in the vicinity under controlled irrigated agriculture to grow food crops to stem the famine conditions. The dam is on Press enclave marg where many of you must have crossed the paths while going to Select City Walk. The infrastructure was restored by ASI but it is mostly occupied by youngsters to play or have amusements. When I left the area around late dusk I could notice guys with bottles of alcohol and preparing Hookahs. So Muhammad Tughlaq gave at least few people some place to have fun!
Satpula is my new go-to spot for a morning jog! I discovered this place last week and I'm hooked. The park is beautifully maintained, and the historic dam is a great spot to watch the sunrise. I had no idea it was built by Muhammad bin Tughlaq - makes the experience even more fascinating! The jogging paths are well-marked and the scenery is lovely. I appreciate how they've utilized the rainwater harvesting system for irrigation - it's impressive to see sustainability in action. Only thing that gets my goat is the smoking. I wish they'd enforce a no-smoking rule - it's a real mood killer when you're trying to get in a good workout. All in all, Satpula is an integral part of my fitness routine now. If you're looking for a peaceful spot to connect with nature, this is the place. Just don't forget your water bottle!
It is an old bridge and the rooms above was used as a Madrasa (school) that time which is unique of it's kind between the other monuments around very near to saket court and after a long time it has been maintained and developed that huge area into nice park. I love this place from childhood only and visit whenever get time.one may astonish to see water conservation system of old times there are huge wodden channel with seven openings to retain water or stop its flow. On the outer side of that huge, pul (bridge) because of which the name satpula has been given.Between all the Crowded thickly populated places around it's big relief when you enter inside when you see that huge open green land with this beautiful monument, big relief to your eyes and breath.
Satpula is a remarkable ancient water harvesting dam or weir located about 800 m (2,625 ft) east of the Khirki Masjid that is integral to the compound wall of the medieval fourth city of the Jahanpanah in Delhi, with its construction credited to the reign of Sultan Muhammad Shah Tughlaq (Muhammad bin Tughluq) (1325–1351) of the Tughlaq Dynasty. The objective of building the weir was for providing water for irrigation and also, as a part of the city wall, to provide defense security to the city against attacking armies. Satpula is a usage in Hindi languages, which literally means "seven bridges".
One of the hidden gems in this city that was an absolute delight to explore. Recommended route - head from West/North, switch on Google Maps and take the route it shows. You'll end up in a park eventually, cross the gate and keep walking towards the location. In the middle, there'll be a lake view point bridge, beaut point for photos. Move on outside, cross the fence and enter Satpula via the main gate. It's accessible to all and you can get great clicks from the bastion's top and the dam bridge itself.
If you have interest in the history of Delhi, you might like this site, which has no admission cost and can be visited in 15-20 minutes. Satpula is a part of the 14th century walls defending Jahanpanah, considered to be the 4th city of Delhi and founded by Muhammad Tughlak. This part of the wall allowed passage of a stream. You can still see where sluice gated could be lowered for either defensive purposes or serve as a dam.
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