Khan Market, Shopping complex in South Delhi, India.
Khan Market is a shopping complex in South Delhi containing 154 shops arranged in a U-shaped layout. The structure spans two levels with retail spaces on the ground floor and upper floors.
The government established this market in 1951 to create economic opportunities for people fleeing Pakistan during Partition. It quickly became a refuge and recovery center for those seeking to rebuild their lives.
The market takes its name from Khan Abdul Jabbar Khan, a political figure who assisted many refugees during India's Partition. Visitors today can sense how this place became a symbol of rebuilding and starting fresh after displacement.
The Khan Market metro station connects directly to the complex through several exits, making arrival straightforward from anywhere in Delhi. The multiple entry points help distribute foot traffic throughout the shopping area.
What started as a modest marketplace with shop rents of just 50 rupees evolved into one of the world's most expensive commercial locations. This transformation demonstrates how a refugee-driven initiative became a symbol of economic success.
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