History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c6.51

c6.51

²⁹ I.B. describes the Hauz Khas (حوض خاص) as a large reservoir between Dihli and the capital—larger than the Hauz Shamsi. There are 40 domes on its banks and around it live musicians (اهل طرب) and for this reason it is called City of Music (طرب آباد). I.B. III, p. 155.