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Tughluqabad Fort
Tughluqabad is the third city of Delhi, India founded by Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq in 1321. The city was built in just three years and was abandoned by 1327. Ghiyath-ud-din Tughluq, built this walled city with its 13 gateways, today stands in isolation. |
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Rashtrapati Bhavan / Parliament House
Until 1950 it was known as "Viceroy's House" and served as the residence of the Governor-General of India. The magnificent building built on an area of 330 acres comprises of a private garden known as famous Mughal garden. It is designed by the illustrious Lutyens, as the official residence of the Viceroy of India during British reign and is now the official residence of the First Citizen of India - its President. Rashtrapati Bhawan was completed in 1929 at a cost of 12,53,000. The palace has 340 rooms. |
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Ferozshah Kotla
Firuz Shah Tughlaq (also known as Feroz Shah Tughluq) was a Muslim ruler of the Tughlaq Dynasty (1351 - 1388). It is named after the emperor Ferozshah Tughlaq. It is the site of the city of Ferozabad built in the 14th century by Emperor Ferozshah Tughlaq. The famous 14-meter highly polished sandstone Ashoka Pillar carrying Emperor Ashoka's message of peace stands here. |
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Lodi Tombs
Inspired by Mubarak Shah's tomb, this tomb has a more compact plan, high dome, matching chhatris and better proportions. Evidence of the sixth city, said to have been built by the Sayyid and Lodi dynasties is found only in the tombs and mosques in the famous Lodi Gardens, which is a favourite point for early morning walkers from the posh south Delhi colonies. |
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Raj Ghat
A pilgrimage to all the patriotic Indians, this place was where the Father of The nation, Mahatama Gandhi, was cremated after his assassination in 1948. The memorial has the epitaph Hē Ram, (literally 'O' Ram', but also translated to 'O God'), believed to be the last words uttered by Gandhi. People come here and offer flowers at the place as a tribute to the great apostle of peace buried here. |
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