Qudsia Bagh

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Context

• In Delhi, amidst iconic monuments like Humayun's Tomb and the Red Fort, Qudsia Bagh stands as a reminder of the influence of women in the Mughal era.

Qudsia Bagh

• Built by Qudsia Begum, wife of Muhammad Shah Rangeela, who ruled in the early 18th century, the garden is situated in North Delhi, a short walk from the Kashmere Gate Metro Station.

History

• Construction: Built in 1748 for Qudsia Begum, the mother of Mughal emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur.
• Location: Situated north of the old city of Delhi.
• Original Purpose: Once a splendid palace, it was the residence of the heir apparent before falling into disrepair.
• Destruction: Significant portions were destroyed during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Present Condition

• Remaining Structures: Today, only an entrance gate, the Shahi mosque, and the stables still stand.
• Protected Monument: Recorded as a protected monument in the Archaeological Survey of India records.
• Renaming Controversy: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi plans to rename Qudsia Bagh as "MM Aggarwal Park", leading to protests.