One of the most spectacular pieces of Mughal Architecture is the Lal Quila or the Red Fort. Built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648, the Red Fort has walls extending up to 2 kms. in length with the height varying from 18 mts. on the river side to 33 mts. on the city side.
For maintenance reason Red Fort is remain closed on every Monday.
red fort
India Gate
Situated on the Rajpath in New Delhi, India Gate is a monument built by Edwin Lutyens to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I and the Afghan Wars. The foundation stone was laid on 10 February 1921 by the Duke of Connaught. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. It was completed in 1931.
Now a days India Gate is a favorite tourist spot. India Gate looks awesome in lights.
india gate
Qutab Minar
Qutab Minar, the 239ft sandstone tower is an Indo-Islamic architectural wonder of ancient India. This magnificent tower of victory stands in the Qutab Complex located at Aurabindo Marg, near Mehrauli, 14 Km south of Connaught place in Delhi.
india gate second view
Jama Masjid
Situated in the ancient town of Old Delhi, the Jama or Jami Masjid is the final architectural extravaganza of the Mughal Emperor, Shahjahan. This monument was built between 1644 and 1658 by five thousand artisans.On the east, this monument faces the Lal Quila (Red Fort).
qutab minar
Mughal Garden
The term Mughal gardens is used to describe the gardens made in India during the period of the Mughal Empire. The founder of this empire was Babur.The Mughal Garden covers an area of 13 acres and is divided into four parts.The Garden is located in Rashtratapi Bhavan.
another view of qutab minar
Indian Parliament
Parliament is the supreme legislative body of a country. Our Parliament comprises of the President and the two Houses—Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha.The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950.
jama masjid
Purana Quila
The Purana Qila (Old Fort) stands on the site where the ancient city of Indraprashtha is believed to have existed.The Old Fort was the citadel of the city of Dinapanah which Humayun started building in 1533 and completed five years later.The most attractive tomb in Delhi - Humayuns Tomb also lies in this area but outside the walls of the Old Fort. Built by Humayuns widow Haji Begum in 1564.
