Gulzar Houz
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Gulzar Houz and Gulzar House is a historical fountain located in Hyderabad, India
. It is located near Charminar
. The fountain is in the middle of the road between Charminar and Madina building.
The area between the four arches of Charkaman was a vast square and called Jilu Khana or the Guard's Square. In the centre of the square was the Char-Su-Ka-Hauz (the cistern
of four cardinal points). This was later known as "Suka-Hauz" and now Gulzar Hauz. In the past it was said to be an octagonal shaped water reservoir for quenching the thirst of the Nizam's soldiers.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is located near Charminar
Charminar
Charminar built in 1591 AD, is a landmark monument located in Hyderabad, India. The two words Char Minar of Urdu language are combined to which it is known as Charminar . These are four ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches, it has become the global icon of Hyderabad and is...
. The fountain is in the middle of the road between Charminar and Madina building.
The area between the four arches of Charkaman was a vast square and called Jilu Khana or the Guard's Square. In the centre of the square was the Char-Su-Ka-Hauz (the cistern
Cistern
A cistern is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. Cisterns are often built to catch and store rainwater. Cisterns are distinguished from wells by their waterproof linings...
of four cardinal points). This was later known as "Suka-Hauz" and now Gulzar Hauz. In the past it was said to be an octagonal shaped water reservoir for quenching the thirst of the Nizam's soldiers.