Question

what were called havelis?​

Answer 1

In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the Mughal aristocracy lived in grand mansions; called havelis. A haveli housed many families. The beautiful gateway to the haveli led to an open courtyard. The courtyard was surrounded by public rooms which were meant for visitors and business.

Answer 2

A haveli is a traditional townhouse or mansion in the Indian subcontinent, usually one with historical and architectural significance. ... Later, the word haveli came to be used as a generic term for various styles of regional mansions, townhouse and temples found in the Indian subcontinent.