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Hamaams

Hamaams(Bathrooms) in Aam Khas Baagh ,Sirhind. These had underground furnaces for hot water and steam baths and an intricate system of earthen channels in the walls.

 

Aam Khaas Baagh,Sirhind: Actually remains of a highway Inn constructed by Jehangir the Moghul emperor of India . During his period (16th Century), many such Inns (sarais) were constructed between Delhi and Lahore on the Grand Trunk Road. General public did not have access to these royal inns.

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Uploaded on November 3, 2005
Taken on February 5, 2005