Chhatta Chowk

The Chhatta Chowk is a long passage way that contains a bazaar, or market, located in the of Old Delhi, India. The Chhatta Chowk is located behind the Lahori Gate and is set within an arched passage.
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  • Type: Building
  • Description: marketplace in the Red Fort of Delhi, India
  • Also known as: “covered bazaar”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Red Fort, Delhi and Lahori Gate.

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The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of , India. It served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May 1639, the fort was constructed following his decision to shift the Mughal capital from to Delhi. is situated 140 metres east of Chhatta Chowk.

City gate
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The is the main entrance to the in Old Delhi. The fort is approached through a covered street flanked by arcaded apartments called the Chhatta Chowk.

Mosque
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The is a 17th-century historical , not open for worship, inside the complex in Old Delhi, . It was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, damaged during the Siege of Delhi, and subsequently restored by the British. is situated 390 metres east of Chhatta Chowk.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Meena Bazar, Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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The is a street market square it is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. Located close to the Old Delhi railway station, the Mughal-era is located at the eastern fringes of .

Neighborhood
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is a specialized wholesale market of brass, copper and paper products. Established in 1840, with a hardware market, it was the first wholesale market of Old Delhi it lies to the west of in Delhi.

Chhatta Chowk

Latitude
28.65588° or 28° 39′ 21″ north
Longitude
77.23933° or 77° 14′ 22″ east
Open location code
7JWVM64Q+9P
Open­Street­Map ID
way 80429800
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q16208863
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