| Gulzar Houz | |
|---|---|
| Year | 1592; 433 years ago (1592) |
| Type | Fountain |
| Dimensions | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
| Location | Hyderabad,Telangana,India |
| Coordinates | 17°21′48″N78°28′30″E / 17.36333°N 78.47500°E /17.36333; 78.47500 |
| Owner | Government of Telangana |
GulzarHouz is a historical fountain located inHyderabad,Telangana,India. It is located near theCharminar monument. The fountain is in the middle of the road between Charminar andMadina building.[1]
The area between the four arches ofCharkaman was a vast square calledJilu Khana or theGuard's Square. In the centre of the square was theChar-Su-Ka-Hauz (thecistern of four cardinal points). This was later known as "Suka-Hauz" and now Gulzar Houz. This was built 350 feetequidistant from the four kamaans surrounding it. Initially it was 12 sided then it turned octagonal and today it looks almost circular.[2] It was anoctagonal shaped water reservoir made for quenching the thirst of theNizam's soldiers.[3] At that time, there were fourstreams flowing from this fountain, dividing each of the Radial roads into two halves.[4] It was constructed by Mir Momin Astarabadi , the first prime minister underMohammed Quli Qutub Shah (5thSultan of Qutb shahi dynasty) around 400 years ago.[5]
It was refurbished and reopened in the year 2023.[6]
