CAPITAL CITY
New Delhi is the capital of India and a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). New Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Sansad Bhavan, and the Supreme Court. There are many history based places in New Delhi
TAJ MAHAL
Taj mahal is a symbol of love. Shajahan made this beautiful ivory-white marble mausoleum for his wife Mumthas. Taj mahal lies on the bank of river Yamuna. In evening time it is very beautiful to see Taj mahal, the reddish yellow colour of sun flows on the river Yamuna and this colour reflects on the taj mahal. that moment is a magical visual treat. do you know one thing Taj mahal can be seen very clearly from any corner of Agra fort
LOTUS TEMPLE
Notable for its lotus-like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Silent prayers are there inside the temple. it feels like a meditation. The building composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad"petals" arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors opening into the central hall.
QUTAB MINAR
Qutab Minar, is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city,The Qutub Minar also spelled Qutb Minar and Qutab Minar in Delhi is a towering landmark which never fails to fascinate visitors. And why not! After all, it’s not every day that you come across an architectural masterpiece that boasts of being the world’s tallest brick tower and has remained so for more than 800 yearsThe Qutub Minar Complex in Delhi has myriad attractions for all the history buffs out there. The main structures in the complex include:
- Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, a magnificent monument
- Ala’i Darwaza, a domed gateway to the mosque from the south side
- Iron Pillar of Chandragupta II, which never rusts
- Tomb of Iltutmish, who was the second ruler of the Delhi Sultanate
- Tomb of Imam Zamin, who was a Turkestani cleric
- Alauddin Khilji’s tomb and madrasa
- Alai Minar, the unfinished victory tower of Khilji
- Smith’s Folly, the cupola that was once installed on top of the tower
- Sanderson’s Sundial, a sundial designed in white marble
The Qutub Minar Complex in Delhi has myriad attractions for all the history buffs out there. The main structures in the complex include:
- Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, a magnificent monument
- Ala’i Darwaza, a domed gateway to the mosque from the south side
- Iron Pillar of Chandragupta II, which never rusts
- Tomb of Iltutmish, who was the second ruler of the Delhi Sultanate
- Tomb of Imam Zamin, who was a Turkestani cleric
- Alauddin Khilji’s tomb and madrasa
- Alai Minar, the unfinished victory tower of Khilji
- Smith’s Folly, the cupola that was once installed on top of the tower
- Sanderson’s Sundial, a sundial designed in white marble
Comments
Post a Comment