Chunnamal Haveli is one of the attractions of Chandni Chowk. The structure of this mansion includes a large courtyard, a Belgian mirror and a wide array of artwork. This haveli located in Chandni Chowk, situated in the heart of Delhi, is being preserved in its original form by Anil Prasad who is descendant of Chunnamal family. After the battle of 1857, Lala Chunnamal emerged as the richest person of Delhi, and then this mansion was standing in Katra Nil section, which is today called the heart of Chandni Chowk.
This huge building is built in three floors in the area of more than one acre. It has 128 rooms and the current generation of Chunnamal family resides here. A full view of Chandni Chowk can be seen from the roof of this mansion. Even so, this is the only mansion in Old Delhi that is well-preserved.
An inscription on the walls of the drawing room of the mansion is also made, according to the said, this structure was made in 1848. However, a portion of the mansion was made in 1864. Attractions around Chunnamal Mansion are the Hauz Khas Memorial, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park and Saket malls
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