HISTORICAL PLACES AT NEW DELHI (INDIA)
INDIAN FLAG
SHELLY
INDIA
NEW DELHI
INDIA GATE
• All India War Memorial
• Built 1931, 42m High
RED FORT• Known As Lal Quila located on shores of River Yamuna.
• Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639.
• UNESCO World heritage site.
RED FORT
JAMA MASJID• Built by Mughal king Shah jahan in 1656
• One of the largest mosques in country.
• more than 25000 people can pray
• Specially designed architecture
LOTUS TEMPLEThere is One God; Mankind is One; Foundations of religion are One."
• Built 1986
• Won numerous architectural awards
• Represent manifestation of God
• Symbol of purity and Tenderness
QUTUB MINAR• Built 1200 AD by First Mughal Emperor of Delhi- Qutubdin Aibak.
• Highest Red sandstone tower in India (238’ high).
• UNESCO World heritage site.
• Iron Pillar.
JANTAR MANTAR• Built 1724 AD by Maharaja Jai Singh
• Jantra-Instrument; Mantra-Calculation
• Time Calculation
TAJ MAHAL • One of the seven Wonders of Modern world
• Built 1653. 22 years for completion. 28 varieties of precious stones
• Epitome of love
• Sad story
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