Haus i Shamsi Tank

Delhi


This 12th-century reservoir was formerly larger. The pavilion at its edge was once in the middle, and supposed to cover the hoofprint of a horse, ridden by the Prophet, who appeared to Iltutmish of the Slave Dynasty in a dream and instructed him where to build the tank. The Jahaz Mahal, a 15th-century palace, overlooks it.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Delhi attractions

1. Hijron ka Khanqah

0.36 MILES

At this seemingly long-forgotten yet immaculately maintained site, 49 hijras (eunuchs) are buried in simple white tombs. The more elaborate grave,…

2. Chhatarpur Mandir

0.7 MILES

Delhi’s second-largest temple (after Akshardham), this impressive sandstone and marble complex dates from 1974, and is dedicated to the goddess Katyayani …

3. Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid

0.95 MILES

At the foot of the Qutab Minar stands the first mosque to be built in India. An inscription over the east gate states that it was built with materials…

4. Qutab Minar

0.97 MILES

The Qutab Minar that gives the complex its name is an unmissable, soaring Afghan-style victory tower and minaret, erected by sultan Qutb-ud-din in 1193 to…

5. Iron Pillar

0.98 MILES

In the courtyard of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid is a 6.7m-high iron pillar that is much more ancient than any of the surrounding monuments. It hasn't…

6. Mehrauli Archaeological Park

1 MILES

There are extraordinary riches scattered around Mehrauli, with more than 440 monuments – from the 10th century to the British era – dotting a forest and…

7. Alai Minar

1.03 MILES

In the 14th century, Sultan Ala-ud-din made additions to the Qutab Minar Complex, which included an ambitious plan to erect a second tower of victory,…

8. Qutb Minar Complex

1.06 MILES

If you only have time to visit one of Delhi's ancient ruins, make it this. The first monuments here were erected by the sultans of Mehrauli, and…