Subhas Park, the erstwhile Edward Park, has been reopened to the public after five years. It was closed so that the Metro Heritage line could be laid for the Jama Masjid Metro Station. It was here that the Akbarabadi Masjid, which rivalled the Jama Masjid and Fatehpuri mosques, once stood. It is so deeply riveted in its 30-ft-high stone pedestal that hammer, chisel and saw could hardly make any impression. “To the large crowds which collect every day in Edward Park, the fact that the statue has not been dislodged is in itself cause for wonder.

Source: The Hindu April 23, 2018 10:43 UTC