Originally, this place was called Jilu Khana or the Guard's Square. Picture this: a square bustling with activity and a cistern-known as Char-Su-Ka-Hauz-right in the middle, quenching the thirst of the Nizam's soldiers and perhaps a few curious birds.
Now, what's fascinating is its shape-shifting history. It started off with 12 sides, turned into an octagon, and now-you can see it’s almost circular. I guess it was ahead of the curve, literally and metaphorically!
Constructed about 400 years ago by Mir Momin Astarabadi, the first prime minister under Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, this fountain had four streams flowing from it, giving the roads a hydrated and symmetrical vibe. The soldiers must have been pretty refreshed back then.
And guess what? Gulzar Houz doesn’t believe in aging without grace. It got a fabulous makeover and was reopened in 2023. Talk about a historic glow-up!
So, as you stand here, let the gentle whispers of history gurgle from the fountain, imagining the countless stories that unfolded around this spot. Let's wade into our next destination together, shall we? Onwards to Sardar Mahal!
