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Red
Fort
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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
kilometers in length.
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| Humayun's
Tomb |
The
Garden Tomb Humayun's tomb lies on the Mathura road
near its crossing with the Lodi Road.
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| Qutub
Minar |
Historical
Construction Of A Landmark In 1199, Qutub-ud-Din
raised the Qutub Minar either as a victory tower or
as a minaret to the adjacent mosque. From a base of
14.32m it tapers to 2.75m at a height of 72.5m and a
valid reason why it took two decades to complete
this monument.
It's a red sandstone tower covered with beautiful
and striking carvings and is inscribed with verses
from the holy Quran.
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| India
Gate |
It
was designed by Edwin Lutyens In 1921. Its height
is 42m. It commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers
who lost their lives fighting for the British Army
during the First World War and bears the names of
more than 13,516 British and Indian soldiers
killed in the Northwestern Frontier in the Afghan
war of 1919. The foundation stone was laid by His
Royal Highness, the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and
was designed by Edwin Lutyens.
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| Rajghat |
On 31st
Jan. 1948, Mahatma Gandhi's last rites was performed
here. The memorial stone of Gandhi is square in
shape made of black stone. His last ward- 'Hey Ram'
is inscribed on it. On every Friday (the day of his
death) a prayer is being held. Except Monday, a
regular feature of projecting Gandhi philosophy in
picture, sculpture and photos from 10-00 to 17-00 is
being performed at Rajghat.
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| Jantar
Mantar |
A
unique structure raised in 1724, now lies in the
heart of Delhi's commercial centre near Connaught
place. This is the Jantar Mantar, one of several
astronomical observatories raised by Maharaja Jai
Singh II of Jaipur.
The various abstract structures within the Jantar
Mantar are, in fact, instruments that were used for
keeping track of celestial bodies.
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| Rashtrapati
Bhavan |
The
palatial building built on an area of 330 acres with
a private garden designed by the illustrious Lutyens,
as the official residence of the Viceroy of India
during British reign, is now the official residence
of the First Citizen of India – its President.
The imposing structure almost overshadows all other
monuments within its vicinity.
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Tughluqabad
Fort
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It
was built by Ghiyath-ud-din Tughluq & was
founded in 1321-25. It is historically known as 'Tughluqabad,
Third City of Delhi'. It is located at the east of
the Qutub Minar.
The citadel frowns down ominously like some Gothic
palace all over the Qutub-Badarpur road and seems to
prefer its splendid isolation.
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| Swaminarayan
Akshardham Temple |
The
Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey
through India’s glorious art, values and
contributions for the progress, happiness and
harmony of mankind. The grand, ancient-styled
Swaminarayan Akshardham complex was built in only
five years through the blessings of HDH Pramukh
Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri. Akshar
Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and the
colossal devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans and
BAPS volunteers.
The complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005. Its
address is: Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (B.A.P.S.), 'Swaminarayan
Akshardham', N. H. 24, Near Noida Mord, New
Delhi-110092.
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| Nizam-Ud-Din
Shrine |
The
tomb of the famous sufi saint Nizam-ud-din Auliya is
built on the way from Humayun's tomb. Inside the
premises of the shrine is a tank which is surrounded
by many other tombs. It is said that there was a
controversy between the rulers of Tughlakabad and
the saint over building this tank. The saint had
said that the city of Tughlakabad will never
flourish and so did it happen.
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| Birla
Mandir |
This
temple was built over a six year period (1933 -
1939) and was opened by Mahatma Gandhi. It was built
in the 20th century by the Birla family of
industrialists known for its many other temples in
India.
The presiding deity here is Lakshmi Narayan
(Vishnu). It is also known as the Lakshmi Narayan.
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| Shalimar
Garden |
The
garden lies 10 kilometers north west of Old Delhi,
and is one of the important Mughal gardens in the
city. The garden lies of the suburbs of the city and
fascinates most of the travelers from all across the
city.
According to the legend, Aurangzeb was crowned
emperor here in the year 1658.
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Lodhi
Garden
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It is
about 3 kilometers. to the west of Humayun's tomb
and adjoining the India International Center. The
tombs of Sayyaid and Lodi rulers are also built
here. It was established in the 15th and the 16th
centuries by the Sayyaid's and Lodhi's.
Lodhi Garden is a fine picnic spot. The garden
offers peaceful and tranquil environs away from the
hustle bustle of the city life.
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| Appu
Ghar |
It is
the first amusement park of India, Appu Ghar is
located in Pragati Maidan. Inaugurated on 19th
November, 1984, by the then Prime Minister, Late
Shri. Rajiv Gandhi, on the occasion of the birthday
of Late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi.
Its timings are: Weekdays-1.30 pm to 9.30 pm and on
Sunday- Noon to 9.30 pm.
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Mughal
Garden

Mughal
gardens are amongst the popular gardens in Delhi.
Situated within Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official
residence of the President of India, these gardens
forms a major part of tourist attractions in Delhi.
Designed by Sir Edwin Lutynes for Lady Harding, the
garden occupies an area of 13 acres and is divided
into three sections (rectangular, long and circular
gardens) and is a blend of the formal Mughal style
with the design of a British Garden
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| Children's
Park |
It is
located near India Gate. It has large well
maintained lawns that provides good sitting grounds
to visitors.
The park also houses an aquarium.
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| Indian
Institute of Technology |
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IIT
Delhi is situated at Hauz Khas in South Delhi, which
is a landmark place in the colourful and chequered
history of Delhi. The campus of the Institute
extends to an area of 320 acres. With many
topographical features, imaginatively laid out with
picturesque landscape, numerous buildings of various
nature and stature, and clean and wide roads, the
campus presents a spectacle of harmony in
architecture and natural beauty.
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| With
reference from http://www.mcdonline.gov.in/mcd/visit.jsp |
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