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Red Fort
Built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 1638 the Red Fort is one of the most marvelous structures of Mughal architecture. The Red Fort was the palace for Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's new capital, Shahjahanabad, the seventh Muslim city in Delhi. Sound and light shows depicting the particular phases of history are held here. The shows are in Hindi and English with tickets costing Rupees, available at the Fort. |
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India Gate
Located at the center of New Delhi is a 42m high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triumph". India Gate (originally called the All India War Memorial) is a monument built by Edwin Lutyens to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I and the Afghan Wars. Encompassing the elegant structure are the grand lush green lawns that are very popular as a picnic spot convoy by exquisite fountains. Every Indian heart swells with pride and patriotism as it beholds this beloved gateway, which witnesses the Republic Day parade every year on 26th January. |
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Humayun Tomb
Humayun's tomb is a complex of buildings of Mughal architecture. The tomb of Humayun was built by the orders of Hamida Banu Begum, Humayun's widow starting in 1562. Each square again was sub divided into smaller squares by pathways representing a typical style of Mughal garden.The elevated mausoleum of Humayun is located in the center of the enclosure and could be viewed through series of cells.The complex is a World Heritage Site and the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. This style of mausoleum was the same that created the Taj Mahal in Agra. |
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Jantar Mantar
The observatories are known as Jantar Mantar which derives it name from the corruptions of the words 'yantra' (instrument) 'mantra' (formula) over the period. Jantar Mantar is not only a timekeeper of heavenly bodies, it also foretells about the technological advancements during the Rajput era. Jantar Mantar an Astronomical Observatories lies in the center of Delhi near Connaught Palace. This unique structure was raised by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in the year 1724. The Jantar Mantar of Delhi is only one of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh II, the other four being located at Jaipur, Varanasi, Ujjain and Mathura. |
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Qutub Minar
Qutab Minar is a red sandstone tower overlaid with exquisite and impressive carving and is marked with sonnet from the holy Quran. Visitors used to go up to top floor but with the time ASI has closed for going upto any floor but one can see 72.5m height of tallest stone tower in India. |
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Purana Qila / Old Fort
The fort was constructed in the 16th-century by the founder of the Sur Dynasty. Old Fort perched on the site where once the ancient city of Indraprashtha is believed to have dwelled. The fort comprises of an imperial mosque - Qila Kuhna Masjid, which was built by Sher Shah in 1541. Out of the three entrances that Purana Qila had, only one remains open till date - the Bara Darwaza. This red sandstone and marble structure is girdled by a garden and the high walls on three sides while the river Yamuna flowed past the fourth side. Sound and Light show at Purana Quila: many episodes from the glorious past are depicted in the 62 minutes light and sound show. |
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