About Kushak Mahal

Kushak Mahal is housed in Teen Murti Bhawan. Meaning of Kushak is ‘King’. Kushak Mahal was probably used to be a hunting lodge or Shikar ghar of King Firoz Shah Tughluk during A.D – 1351 -88. This structure is made by rubble and sand. Having three arched openings with three compartments, this structure stands on a 5 meter high terrace. It is said to be inline with an embankment used to store rain water which no longer exists.

As one enters the gate of Teen Murti Bhawan, walking towards right would lead to sturdy square structure of Kushak Mahal. It is just opposite to Nehru Planetarium.

Hunting lodge of Firoz Shah Tughluk, Kushak Mahal

Ways to reach Kushak Mahal

By bus- Bus stop is near Teen Murti Bhawan

By car- Till Teen Murti House on Teen Murti Marg, Delhi

By metro- Nearest metro station- Central Secretariat

Entrance of Teen Murti House

Round about opposite Teen Murti House

Our Experience

We were excited to see the square structure beyond stairs. Since it was all open, cool breeze was blowing around. There was greenery all over. It was a nicely built thoughtful architecture. It made me think how in such old days with lack of modern tools, sturdy and designer buildings were created innovatively. We got some nice views from terrace.

Garden and museum view from terrace

Another view from terrace of Kushak Mahal

Terrace

See the symmetry of chambers at Kushak Mahal.

Symmetric chambers

Greenery behind Kushak Mahal as seen from its chambers

About Kushak Mahal

Places around Kushak Mahal Bangla Sahib Gurudwara,Cannought Place,Delhi Haat, Hanuman Mandir,India Gate, Jantar Mantar, Rashtrapati Bhawan and Safdarjang Tomb.

Where to eat

Nearby places are Bengali Market where you can get road side as well as dhaba food with some restaurants. Connaught Place houses Barista, Cafe coffe day, Domino’s Pizza, Haldiram, Hotel Imperial, Le Meridian, Mc Donalds and Nirula’s etc. In case you want to have a quick refreshment near Kushak Mahal, there is a canteen on the opposite side.

Canteen opposite to Kushak Mahal

Where to shop

• College going students mostly shop at Sarojini Nagar Market due to its latest trends and reasonable prices.
• BabaKharag Singh Marg houses emporiums of states of India exhibiting tradition and culture through clothes ,art and craft and antiques designed by skilled artisans and craftsmen.
• Connaught place has arcade of branded showrooms
• Janpath has low priced stuff and hosts small vendors selling small gift items, daily wear clothes
• Palika Bazaar is famous for electrical appliances

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