The Nawab’s Haveli, located in the main market of Baghpat, which is about 200 years old, is famous for its unique solar clock. This clock is built on the top floor of the mansion, which tells the exact time through the rays of the sun. People come from far and wide to see this unique clock.
This mansion was built by the family of Nawab Shaukat Ali, and now his fifth generation resides in it. The mansion was built with small-sized bricks, when cement was not used. Even today, this mansion remains intact in its old glory.
built a solar clock
Nawab Shaukat Ali used to offer namaz five times a day, for which he needed accurate information about the time. To fulfill this need, artisans were called from Rajasthan and this solar clock was made. The family of Nawab Ahmed Hameed, the heir of the mansion, has preserved this heritage.
Political History of the Haveli
The political history of the mansion is equally rich. Nawab Kokab Hameed, who was the former owner of this mansion, has been the MLA and minister of Baghpat five times. Indira Gandhi also came to meet him in this mansion.
Unique feature of solar clock
The specialty of this solar clock is that it is operated by sunlight and night light and tells the exact time. People come from far and wide to see this unique heritage and praise it a lot.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : August 17, 2024, 15:06 IST
