Nestled in the Gurgaon District, India is the small town of Farrukh Nagar. This town was founded by the Mughal ruler Faujdar Khan who conquered the land in the 17th century from the Baloch dynasty. It was the Mughals that brought the art and architecture that this little town is famous for to this date. During the rule of Faujdar Khan the town developed due to its salt trade. It was during his time that the Sheesh Mahal was built as his Palace and this has become a notable structure in Mughal Architecture in India. The Place is made of red sandstone and has elaborately decorated interiors of mirror work; its from this that the Palace gets its name-Sheesh Mahal meaning Glass Palace.
The town plan was designed in an octagonal shape and can be still seen as such, another notable piece of architecture is the Jama Masjid or Friday Mosque is also built of red sandstone and the south wall of the mosque has Arabic inscriptions dating back as early as the 13th century. Visitors attractions also include the beautifully adorned Chattri with its eight arch opening and lime plaster wall polished to give a marble like finish, a set of Havelis that are adorned with frescoes and the Farrukhnagar railway station which was built during the British rule in 1873.It is sad to note however that the turbulent past of this town has had a toll on these architectural masterpieces and in recent times some organisations have taken steps to restore and preserve these buildings. The salt trade that this town was famous for and on which its economy thrived was concluded in 1923 by the British.
Many visitors to Farrukh Nagar stay in Delhi as it is just 20 miles away from the town. Travellers have a wide choice of
Gurgaon hotels to choose from, which range from budget to luxury. The ultimate in a
luxury hotel Gurgaon would be the Leela Kempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR). This hotel offers guests 322 rooms and 90 serviced apartments, a luxury shopping mall, a spa and fitness centre and an array of dining and entertainment options.
