Gulzar Houz

Gulzar Houz is a historical fountain located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

The fountain is in the middle of the road between Charminar and Madina building.

[2] It was an octagonal shaped water reservoir made for quenching the thirst of the Nizam's soldiers.

[3] At that time, there were four streams flowing from this fountain, dividing each of the Radial roads into two halves.

[4] It was constructed by Mir Momin Astarabadi , the first prime minister under Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah (5th Sultan of Qutb shahi dynasty) around 400 years ago.

Gulzar Houz, before restoration
Gulzar Houz, circa 1880