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About 500 m for the Jama Masjid us Sakkon Wali Gali, a lane named …
by Vikas Choudhary
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About 500 m for the Jama Masjid us Sakkon Wali Gali, a lane named after uts occupants (“sakka” also means water carrier). “Bhishtis were settled here during the reign of the Mugal emperor Shahjahan. Our ancestors supplied water to the fort,” says 56-year-old Aqa Bhai, a resident. The lane once teemed with bhishti families, but of the 100-odd resident living there now, none work as water carriers. Mohammad Ali, the last person who lived here and worked as a water carrier, died two years ago.

April, 2022 , Jama Masjid , Delhi
Water Supply , Traditional Knowledge , Delhi ,
Vikas Choudhary
DVD NO. MDVDDP067
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