Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb To Red Fort, 10 Monuments In Delhi You Can't Miss

Zee Media Bureau
Apr 06, 2023

Safdarjung Tomb

Safdarjung Tomb in Delhi was built in 1753 by Shuja ud-Daula, the nawab of Awadh, in memory of his father, Safdarjung.

Tughlaqabad Fort

Tughlaqabad Fort, which is located on the hills of the Aravalli range, was built by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq in 1320-1321. Its walls are as long as 6 kilometers.

Red Fort (Lal Qila)

Red Fort, also known as 'Lal Qila', is a UNESCO-listed beautiful heritage architecture that was built in 1648 by emperor Shah Jahan as the palace fort of his capital Shahjahanabad.

Qutub Minar

Delhi's Qutub Minar was built in the early 13th century by subsequent rulers – Qutb ud din Aibak and Shamsu’d-Din Iltutmish. It is known as the world's tallest brick minaret and stands 73 feet tall.

Purana Qila (Old Fort)

Purana Qila or Old Fort is a 16th-century fort, which was built by Sher Shah Suri and the second Mughal emperor Humayun.

Lotus Temple

Bahai House of Worship, which is commonly known as Lotus Temple, was opened to the public in 1986. It is built in the shape of a lotus flower, where people can pray and meditate.

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar in Delhi is an astronomical marvel that was constructed in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur.

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid is one of Delhi's most recognised landmarks and was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1656.

India Gate

India Gate, which is about 42 meters in height, commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during World War I. The memorial was designed by Edwin Lutyens in 1921.

Humayun's Tomb

Humayun’s Tomb, a World Heritage Monument of UNESCO, is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and was built in 1570.

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