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Havelis

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Haveli (Hindi: हवेली) is the term used for a private mansion in India and Pakistan. The word haveli is derived from Persian meaning "an enclosed place". They share similar features with other mansions derived from Islamic Architecture such as the traditional mansions in Morocco called Riads

Many of the havelis of India and Pakistan were influenced by both Islamic Persian, Central Asian and Indian architecture. They usually contain a courtyard often with a fountain in the centre. The old cities of in Agra, Lucknow and Delhi have many fine examples of Mughal-style havelis.


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