Mehram Nagar is a 17th-century village in Delhi Cantt of the city of Delhi, India, located to the northeast of Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport. Today the village is divided into two parts- West Mehram Nagar and East Mehram Nagar. Residents of the eastern part once lived on the land where Terminal 1 stands today.
History Mehram Nagar village, Mehram Bazaar and Mehram Serai were established in 1639 by a Mehram Khan,"17th century inn lies in ruin as Delhi govt, defence ministry squabble.", Hindustan Times, 23 Nov 2017. who was entrusted with overseeing the Mughal harem during the reign of Shah Jahan.Francis Gladwin, 1788, "The History of Hindostan, during the reigns of Jehángir, Sháhjehán, and Aurungzebe.".
In the village, an Archaeological Survey of India board lists several historical monuments, including an old darwaza (gate), a mosque, and a serai, which were built by the Mughals, including Mehram Khan (harem keeper of Jahangir), Shah Jahan, and his son Aurangzeb, around 1660 CE.
External links A November 2017 report on Mehram Nagar and Serai
See also Tourism in Delhi Delhi Sultanate History of Delhi Timeline of Delhi
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