Moazzam Jahi Market
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Moazzam Jahi Market is a historic market in
History
The Moazzam Jahi market was constructed in the period 1933-1935,
The building was intended to function as a fruit market, but in practice sold a variety of other produce and goods as well. In the 1980s, the building's fruit market was shifted to the
Modern era
This market houses the Famous Ice Cream Shop, along with Gafoor and Bilal, which are known for their hand-made ice creams.[6] The Jambagh flower market, which used to be attached to the Moazzam Jahi market, was shifted to Gudimalkapur in 2009.[3]
Architecture
The building is made of granite. It features arches and a central dome.[1] The architecture of the market is an example of "CIB" or "Osmanian" architecture, a distinctive style that was consciously developed by the CIB as part of their urban renewal project. This architectural style was intended to communicate secularism, and drew from Kakatiya, Qutb Shahi, Mughal, and Asaf Jahi forms.[2]
See also
References
- ^ OCLC 233637198.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-315-16655-1
- ^ OCLC 1368338052.)
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- ^ Jain, Rupam (15 December 2011). "Moazzam Jahi market is not just a bazaar - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ "The 'real' Hyderabadi ice creams from Moazzam Jahi market". The New Indian Express. 24 March 2018.