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 Qutab Minar
This magnificent structure in the southern part of the captal was
built by a Muslim King , Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 A.D. A part of it
which he could not finish was completed by another Muslim King Iltutmish.
Minar is 72.5 m high and has as its base a mosque. In front of the
imposing structer is an Iron Pillar believed to have been built in the 5th
century A.D. which has not caught rust ever since it was built.
Old Fort
The ruins of this fort are located on a small hill which once stood on
the bank of the river Yamuna.Legend has it that the fort marked the site
of Indraprastha ,the magnificent capital of the Pandavas, though the
construction was carried out by Sher Shah Suri any time between 1538 to
1545 A. D. The structure houses a mosque which has a double storeyed
octagonal tower. It is said that the Mughal King Humayun fell from the
tower accidently and died. At the foot of the hill is the lake where the
Delhi Tourism has arrangements for boating and also organises a Sound and
Light Show. Red Fort
Red Fort is laid outalong the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon ,
surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 km in circumference and is built of red
sandstone. The Mughal king Shah Jahan transfered the capital from Agra to
Delhi and the Fort was completed in 1648. The fort has two main entrances
, the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate which faces the famed Chandni Chowk
market.The Fort has Diwan-e-am, and Diwan-e-Khas where the king would
grant audience to the public and would grant audience to important people
respectively . Besides this is the Rang Mahal, the water cooled Apartment
for the royal ladies. In the basement of the fort is a market where
traditional Indian goods can be purchased at nominal rates . Another
attraction is Light and Sound show held in the evenings. Safdarjung Tomb
The garden tomb was built in 1753-54 soon after Safdarjung died. It is
a red and a brown sandstone with double storeyed towers in the corners and
is one of the last example of Mughal architecture. Humayun's Tomb
The tomb is an early example of Mughal architecture. Humayun's senior
wife Haji Begum had it built in the mid-16th century. This earlier tomb is
thus of great interest for its relation to the later Taj. The squat
building, graced by high arched entrances topped by a bulbous dome is
surrounded by formal gardens.This style of architecture was refined over
the years,ultimately rersultingin the magnificence of the Taj Mahal in
Agra. Haji Begum too is buried in the tomb. The garden has other tombs
including that of Humayun's barber and the Tomb of Isa Khan. The latter is
a good example of Lodi architecture. Entry is free on Friday. On other
days, there is a small entry fee. There is an excellent view of the
surrounding country from the terraces of the tomb. India Gate
Straight down the road from Rashtrapati Bhavan is India Gate which is
primarily a memorial to unknown soldier. Designed by Lutyens , the 42
meter high structure is a war memorial in honour of soldiers who died
during the second World War. The structure has an eternal flame (Amar
Jawan Jyoti) to honour the memory of the unknown soldiers.
Lotus Temple
Is a very recent architectural marval of the Bahai faith and is
visible from several spots in south delhi. Located in Kalkaji in the south
of Delhi. It is Lotus shaped and has rightly been given the name.It is
made up of marble,cement dolomite, and sand. TIMINGS: Summer- 9:00 a.m -
7:00 p.m. Winter- 9:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Monday closed .
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