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Humayun's
Tomb - Built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the
mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the
predecessor of Taj Mahal. The structure is one of the best example of
Mughal Architecture. Humayun's wife is also buried in the red and white
sandstone, black and yellow marble tomb. The entry in the complex is
free on Fridays.
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Safdarjung
Tomb - The Safdarjang tomb is besides the of Safdarjang
airport. This tomb was built by the Nawab of Avadh for his father. The
structure is one of the finest example of architecture of its time and
tells a saga of the last remnants of a dying empire.
Jantar
Mantar - Few minutes walk from Connaught Place is is a
strange collection of solomon coloured structures. These were built by
Maharaja Jai Singh and is actually an observatory. Though not as large
as its compatriot in Jaipur Jantar Mantar at Delhi also an attraction
for the tourists. The astonishing part of these observatories is that
they can calculate many astronomical movements very accurately.
Red
Fort - Built in Red Sand stone this imposing fort is 3
kms in perimeter with the height of the wall varying from 18 to 30
meters at places. When the Red fort was being built Yamuna used to flow
on its one sides and there were deep moats on the other. Today Yamuna
flows almost a kilometer away from the fort and the moats have dried up.
In the evening the Delhi Tourism organises a light and sound show which
narrates the history of Delhi in context of the Red Fort.
The Lahore gate, the main entrance, has some emotions and sentiments
attached with the Indian independence as the Tricolour flutters on the
top of this gate. On 15th August the Indian Prime minister addresses the
nation from here. As soon one enters in the fort from the Lahore gate
There is a small Bazzar, here all kinds of items are available. This
Shopping arcade was known as the Mina Bazzar and was open only to women
on Thursdays's during the Mughal era.
The arcade leads to the
Naubat Khana or the drum house where the Musicians used to play drums on
the arrival of Emperors or princes. Just above the Naubat Khana is the
Indian war memorial museum which has a rich collection of armours, guns,
swords, and other items related to war.
The Dewan-i-Am or the place of public hearing had a wall paneled with
marble in laid with precious stone which were removed during the mutiny
of 1857. The Dewan-i-Khas or the
place
for special hearing was the area where the emperor used to hold meetings
with his ministers. Next to Dewan-i-Khas are the royal baths or the
Hammams and Shahi Burj which are closed for public viewing. The white
marbled Moti Masjid or the pearl mosque was the private mosque for
Aurangzeb.
Qutab Minar - In 1199,
Qutbuddin raised the Qutab Minar either as a victory tower or as a
minaret to the adjacent mosque. From a base of 14.32 mtrs. it tapers to
2.75 mtrs. at a height of 72.5 mtrs. It is still the highest stone tower
in India, one of the finest stone tower in India, one of the finest
Islamic structures ever raised and Delhi's recognised landmark. It was
completed by the Sultan's successor and son-in-law, Iltutmish. The tomb
of Iltutmish, which he himself built in 1235, is nearby, Its interiors
are profusely decorated with calligraphy, though the dome has collapsed.
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