The Tomar king, Anangpal, was the founder of the first city of Delhi. Delhi was ruled by a series of muslim dynasties, each of whom imparted a different artistic style to the city - Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyeds and Lodhis. Shahjahan, the famous mughal emperor, made Delhi his capital and embellished it. Places of interest are Rastrapati Bhawan - the official residence of president of India, India gate - (The war memorial) A monument dedicated to the soldiers who became martyrs during the second world war, Bahai Temple. Humayun's Tomb - a fore runner to Taj Mahal constructed by Haji Begum, Qutab Minar - One of the tallest stone tower (Minarete) in India, Red Fort - built by the great Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in Red Sandstone, Jama Masjid -
This Historic Mosque is one of the largest mosque of its kind in India and Raj Ghat - the cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi.
No comments:
Post a Comment