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Neighborhood of Delhi in South east Delhi, India
Nizamuddin West
Neighborhood of Delhi
Nizamuddin West is located in DelhiNizamuddin WestNizamuddin WestLocation in Delhi, India
Coordinates: 28°35′N 77°15′E / 28.583°N 77.250°E / 28.583; 77.250
CountryIndia
StateDelhi
DistrictSouth east Delhi
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Planning agencyMCD

Nizamuddin West is an upscale residential locality, conveniently located south of India gate. It is a historically busy neighbourhood in Central Delhi and has many parks and trees. It sits in the green lung of delhi, with Humayun's Tomb, Sunder Nursery and Delhi Golf club around it. The popular landmarks around it are Khan Market, Lodi Garden, Oberoi Hotel. It is well connected with Public transport.

History

The Nizamuddin West locality located in Central Delhi is named after 13th century Sufi saint, Nizamuddin Auliya, whose shrine or dargah in Urdu is situated within the area. With the opening of the Nizamuddin Metro Station on the Pink Line, the prices of the colony are expected to rise further.

The colony has been home to noted writers, scholars and freedom fighters in the past. Noted Islamic scholar and peace activist, Padam Bhushan Maulana Wahiduddin Khan lives here. The first Chief Executive Councillor of Delhi and veteran freedom fighter Padma Shri Mir Mushtaq Ahmad resided here. Amarnath Vidyalankar, freedom fighter and former MP was also a resident.

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References

  1. ^ Saniotis, Arthur (2008). "Enchanted Landscapes: Sensuous Awareness as Mystical Practice among Sufis in North India". The Australian Journal of Anthropology. 19 (1): 17–26. doi:10.1111/j.1835-9310.2008.tb00103.x.
  2. "Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah (Nizamu'din)". India Infoweb. 2008. Archived from the original on 9 June 2008.
  3. Sanatani, Rohit Priyadarshi. "The Tomb of Khan - i Jahan Tilangani: A forgotten gem". The Speaking Arch. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
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