Haveli
Traditional type of house in the Indian subcontinent
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A haveli is a traditional townhouse, mansion, or manor house, in the Indian subcontinent, usually one with historical and architectural significance, and located in a town or city. The word haveli is derived from Arabic hawali, meaning "partition" or "private space", popularised under the Mughal Empire, and was devoid of any architectural affiliations. Later, the word haveli came to be used as a generic term for various styles of regional mansions, manor houses, and townhouses found in the Indian subcontinent.
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Agra's 1 7th-Century Mughal-era haveli razed by 'builder'The 17th-century Mubarak Manzil, known as Aurangzeb's Haveli, was largely demolished in Agra, despite recent efforts to protect it. Local residents claim that a builder, with officials' support,..IndiaTimes - Published |
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