Where there is a will,
there is a way
In a one-of-its-kind effort, a 200-year-old haveli in Old Delhi has been renovated and restored to original glory
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ne cannot help but wonder about the glorious past of India’s political capital. Interactions with the people of the Walled City on the subject of heritage in Delhi reveals that Shahjahanabad is now a distant memory for most. In fact, a majority of Delhi residents
may not be even aware of its existence, let alone know about a small wonder named Dharampura in Old Delhi. An old and dilapidated haveli here has been restored to its original glory. Now known as Goel Sahab Ki Haveli, it is perhaps the first step to showcase to the world the architectural wonder that Dharampura was once known for.
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