A Journey Through Time: Exploring the Sarai Ala Vardi Khan Nestled amidst the bustling city of Gurgaon, India, lies a silent testament to a bygone era – the Mosque of Sarai Ala Vardi Khan. Standing tall for over two centuries, this architectural marvel is not just an architectural structure but a window into the […]
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Akbari Sarai: A Mughal Era Luxurious Inn Akbari Sarai is an airconditioned Mughal-era luxurious accommodation for travellers of that time. It was as lavish as the five-star hotel of today. the British Ambassador, Thomas Roe stayed in the Sarai when he came to India to obtain trade permission for the East India Company. The Mughal
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The Enduring Legacy of Sarai: A Journey Through History “Sarai” means “a place to travellers’ night stay”. This was the historic inn on a roadside, or resting place, where travellers used to take rest after their day’s travel. In the vast tapestry of human history, the provision of accommodation for travellers has been an essential