Abandoned Havelis of India Now Lost in Time

Chunnamal Haveli

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Dholpur Haveli

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Begum Samru's Haveli – Chandni Chowk, Delhi

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Haveli Todar Mal – Lahore (now in Pakistan)

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Nandlal Devra Haveli – Churu, Rajasthan

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Pannalal Shah Haveli – Sikar, Rajasthan

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Gulab Bai Haveli – Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

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