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Delhi portrays the riches and the multicolored designs of the olden times. The capital city of India brags of having witnessed some of the most important historical moments in the past times. |
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| Author: Dainy Kaisey |
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Historical connections of Delhi
Earlier known as “Indraprastha’ the capital of the “pandavas’ so the history of Delhi goes way back to the times of Mahabharta. Other rulers who ruled over Delhi are TheMauryas, Tomars, Chauhans, Rajputs, Lodhis, Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Marathas, Mughals and finally the British .The authority of these emperors can be seen on the standard of living, ethnicity and most prominently with the monuments they constructed .British too left a long lasting impact on the people of Delhi and ever since they left all the national festivals are celebrated with zest, enthusiasm and exuberance.
Architectural Exquisiteness
Delhi travel guide takes you to a distinctive Mughal period.
Red Fort
The enormous fort consists of a number of halls like Diwan-i-am (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-i-khas (Hall of Private Audience), different residential palaces for the kings and queens, private apartments, Moti Masjid (mosque), etc.
Old Fort
The fort comprises of a lake ,a very old mosque, Zoological Park, and a tower 'Sher-Mandal'.The sound and the light show that portrays 5000 years age old history is another major fascination of this place.
Tughlaqabad Fort
Built by Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq, of which only remains are there.
Qutub Minar
It is 73 m in height comprises of five floors with balconies and many writings which giver us the message of the lifestyle and culture of those times.
India Gate
A beautiful monument for the warriors who sacrificed their lives during the world war -1 and the Afghan war. On every Republic day an annual parade is held to honor these brave soldiers.
Humayun's Tomb
The tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun, is famous for its square garden that is divided into four large squares, separated by walkway and canals.
Jama Masjid
One of the biggest mosque in India and is a carbon copy of Moti Masjid of Agra.
Besides this Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Lotus temple, Rajghat, and some very beautiful modern buildings and malls are also coming up which is adding to the glory of the capital city.
About Author
Author is an associate editor for Cheap Hotels Booking in India.Get all possible information about Delhi Hotel Bookingand Budget Hotels in India. We also provide information about online hotel reservation, Holiday Packages India Delhi Budget Hotels.
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