|
 |
Delhi...
Delhi the capital city of India
exudes rich history of India. Located on the bank of
River Yamuna, Delhi enjoys the status of special
union territory jointly ruled by Delhi government
and government of India. Innumerable mighty emperors
ruled this city for thousands of years. Numerous
historical monuments and palaces of religious
importance built by rulers of this city are
scattered in every corner, showcasing its
spectacular historical importance. Delhi is the hub
of outstanding and unique art and cultural festival
of India held throughout the year. India’s VVIPs
resides in this historical city of India. All the
strategies and plans of India are made here. It is
the most advanced and developed cities of India
heavily contributing in its economic development.
Delhi used to be capital of many Mughal, Turkish,
and Afghan and Rajput emperors. This city has
witnessed number of historical wars fought between
rulers to prove their supremacy over it. This city
houses historical monuments built by Mughals, which
proves they dominated this city for longer time.
Delhi became capital of India in year 1912, before
it Kolakata used to be capital of India.
|
|
|
Qutab Minar
The origins of Qutab Minar are shrouded in
controversy. Some believe it was erected as a tower
of victory to signify the beginning of the Muslim
rule in India. Others say it served as a minaret to
the muezzins to call the faithful to prayer. No one
can, however, dispute that the tower is not only one
of the finest monuments in India, but also in the
world.
Red Fort
This is called the red fort primarily because of the
red stone with which it is built, the Red Fort is
one of the most magnificent palaces in the world.
India's history is also closely linked with this
fort. Here the people get nostalgic with the view of
this fort as it is a essential part of history. It
was here when the British deposed the last Mughal
ruler, Bhadur Shah Zafar, marking the end of the
three century long Mughal rule. It was also from its
ramparts that the first prime. Minister of India,
pandit Jawharlal Nehru, announced to the nation that
India was free form colonial rule.
|
 |
|
 |
Purana Quila
This The fort is said to carry a
history along with it, it is constructed on the
historic site of Indraprastha (900BC) by Humayun and
Sher Shah. Covering a circuit of about a mile, the
walls of the fort have three gates and are
surrounded by a mat fed by the river Yamuna.
Jama Masjid
Work on the Jama Masjid mosque was
begun in 1650 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to
complement his palace at the Red Fort. More than
5,000 workers toiled and worked day in and day out
to complete this endeavor and finally it got
completed in six years to complete the largest
mosque in India. Every Friday, the emperor and his
retinue would travel in state from the fort to the
mosque to attend the congressional prayers.
|
|
Jantar Mantar
At first sight, the Jantar Mantar
appears like a gallery of modern art.But is
something different it is an observatory. Sawai
Jia Singh II of Jaipur (1699-1743), a keen
astronomer and a noble in the Mughal court, was
dissatisfied by the errors of brass and metal
astronomical instruments.
India Gate
Built as a memorial to commemorate
the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I,
India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and
completed in 1931.It has the name of the
soldiers who died and sacrificed their lives in
the war for the safety of the citizens in the
country. |
 |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
