Malcha Mahal
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Malcha Mahal, also known as Wilayat Mahal, is a Tughlak era hunting lodge in the Chanakyapuri area of New Delhi, India next to the Delhi Earth Station of the Indian Space Research Organisation. It was built by Firuz Shah Tughlaq, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi, in 1325.
attractions: Buddha Jayanti Park, South of Central Ridge Forest, Sukiti Buddha Garden, restaurants: Lazeez Affaire, Fig at Malcha, CAARA at Ogaan, Malcha Marg, Palatini Pizzeria, Starbucks Coffee, Alkauser Mughlai Food- Keventer Lane, Starbucks
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Malcha Mahal, also known as Wilayat Mahal, is a Tughlak era hunting lodge in the Chanakyapuri area of New Delhi, India next to the Delhi Earth Station of the Indian Space Research Organisation. It was built by Firuz Shah Tughlaq, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi, in 1325.
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Malcha Mahal, also known as Wilayat Mahal, is a Tughlak era hunting lodge in the Chanakyapuri area of New Delhi, India next to the Delhi Earth Station of the Indian Space Research Organisation. It was built by Firuz Shah Tughlaq, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi, in 1325. It came to be known as Wilayat Mahal after the self-proclaimed "Begum Wilayat Mahal" of Awadh, who claimed to be a member of the Royal family of Oudh and was reportedly given the place by the Government of India in May 1985. On 10 September 1993, Wilayat died by suicide at the age of 62. The descendants of Wazid Ali Shah in Lucknow claim that the family engaged in fraudulent activities, having been cited by an investigative journalist for the New York Times. The building is now mostly in ruins. After Wilayat's death, it continued to be inhabited by the Begum's daughter Sakina Mahal, and son Prince Ali Raza (aka Cyrus). Cyrus died in late 2017; his sister died some years before him, though the exact date is unknown. Cyclists also go there. But now it's is closed for the Public. Delhi Earth Station deptt has now taken the land under control.
Vijay K Sharma ADVVijay K Sharma ADV
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Such a hidden gem in Delhi and a beautiful architecture with six stairs, two main entrance doors and shape like Octagon (8 sides). The building is now mostly in ruins and due to being near ISRO Earth station, there are many restrictions on going inside Malcha Mahal. This Mahal is a Tughlaq era hunting lodge in Delhi. It was built by Firuz Shah Tughlaq, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi, in 1325. It came to be known as Wilayat Mahal after the self-proclaimed "Begum Wilayat Mahal" of Awadh, who claimed to be a member of the Royal family of Awadh and was reportedly given the place by the Government of India in May 1985. On 10 September 1993, Wilayat died by suicide at the age of 62. After Wilayat's death, it continued to be inhabited by the Begum's daughter Sakina and son Prince Ali Raza (aka Cyrus). Cyrus died in late 2017 and his sister died some years before him, though the exact date is unknown Nearest metro station is Dhaula kuan (airport line) of metro.
Yogesh K GuptaYogesh K Gupta
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Visited Malcha Mahal today which has attracted me for decades but could not able to visit due to floating of several scary stories viz. wild dogs, haunted house, living prince etc. But today visited and found it to be a cleaned mahal. It is learnt to be a hunting lodge built by Firuz Shah Tughlaq, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi, in 14th century . It was last occupied by members of a royal family of Oudh, Prince Riaz, and Princess Sakina, children of Princess Wilayat Mahal, the Begum of Oudh. The building is now mostly in ruins. it continued to be inhabited by the Begum's daughter Sakina Mahal, and son Prince Ali Raza (aka Cyrus). Cyrus died in late 2017; his sister died some years before him, though the exact date is unknown
Dibyojit DuttaDibyojit Dutta
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People who are interested in abandoned and deserted places surrounded by mysterious and haunted stories related to Nawab of Awadh will enjoy visiting this place. Otherwise, it's just another neglected monument. I visited there through Delhi Tourism after they started Haunted Heritage Walk. I suggest them to train guides to be good storyteller so that they can maintain the mystery around the place. Since the Malcha Mahal is situated over a higher place, we can watch Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, etc, from its terrace, which I missed due to cloudy weather and incessant rain. The rain stopped me from seeing those places, but it created a scary atmosphere in a haunted place.
kashif najamkashif najam
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Mainly known as a haunted place, this is more of a deserted area with lots of animals roaming around amidst greenery. Yes it's a isolated place which might keep you on your toes. Not many people come here. I didn't go inside Malcha Mahal. The road that leads to the Mahal is very quiet. Right next to Malcha Mahal is Delhi Earth Station-ISRO. I wouldn't really recommend this place to someone who is looking for peace. Of course there are other places that you can explore. Here you will only find animals on the way and there is nothing constructive to see. Right now this Mahal is not even taken care of by government so the place is in bad form and unguarded.
Nalin SharmaNalin Sharma
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Malcha Mahal, also known as Wilayat Mahal, is a Tughlak era hunting lodge in the Chanakyapuri area of New Delhi, India next to the Delhi Earth Station of the Indian Space Research Organisation. It was built by Firuz Shah Tughlaq, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi, in 1325. Djinns at the Feroz Shah Kotla Fort, a lady in white at Dwarka’s Sector 9 metro station and Malcha Mahal- the Paranormal Society of India tells us whether these places are haunted or not. · Located in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi, it came to be known as Malcha Mahal as it faced Malcha Marg
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Nearby Attractions Of Malcha Mahal
Buddha Jayanti Park
South of Central Ridge Forest
Sukiti Buddha Garden
Buddha Jayanti Park
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Sukiti Buddha Garden
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Nearby Restaurants Of Malcha Mahal
Lazeez Affaire
Fig at Malcha
CAARA at Ogaan, Malcha Marg
Palatini Pizzeria
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Alkauser Mughlai Food- Keventer Lane
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Lazeez Affaire
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Fig at Malcha
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CAARA at Ogaan, Malcha Marg
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Palatini Pizzeria
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