10 Historical Places In Delhi

Red Fort

It is also known as Lal Qila, Red Fort was brought to life by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, in 1639

Humayun’s Tomb

Although it is a monument holding the tomb of the famous Mughal emperor Humayun, it is no less than an architectural marvel

Qutub Minar

Its the tallest brick minaret in the world, Qutub Minar is identified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO owing to its rich history and creative design

Jantar Mantar

Its an equinoctial sundial and observatory built several centuries back, in 1724, by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur

Purana Qila

It's one of the oldest forts ever built in Delhi and it is the spot of the death of Mughal emperor Humayun who slipped from the stairs and died

Jama Masjid

This magnificent mosque, built of red sandstone and marble by the emperor Shah Jahan, is regarded as one of India's largest mosques

Agrasen Ki Baoli

It is a historical step well measuring 60 meters in length and 15 meters in breadth. Maharaja Agrasen erected it and restored it in the 14th century

Lodhi Tomb

An architectural marvel of the Lodi dynasty, built by Lodi’s son Ibrahim Lodi, the tomb is a fine example of the Indo-Islamic style of architecture

Hauz Khaz Siri

Alauddin Khilji built this fort in 1303. During Sher Shah Suri's reign, the palace and fort were destroyed and their priceless stones and other artifacts were stolen

Feroz Shah Kotla

This fort built by Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq in the 14th century houses the pristine Topra Ashokan Pillar of the 3rd century

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