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The British built a military garrison inside the Red Fort and evicted the 3000 people who were living there at that time and destroyed many of the residential palaces. Afraid of another rebellion, the British decided to clear a belt of 500 yard width in front of the Red Fort of all habitation; the residents were given 24 hours to clear out. In the eyes of the British the Muslims, were enemies and so hundreds were driven out of the city and not allowed to return for many years. Mosques were demolished. Prayers were not allowe din Jama Masjid which now became a soldier's camp and the Zeenat-ul-Masjid became abakery for the British officers. The canals were filled up. Part of the walls of the wall edcity was destroyed. The gardens were closed. Now, the British residents of Delhi began living in mansions in the Civil Lines area thus separating themselves from the Indians. The Delhi College was also closed down in 1877.
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