Delhi has been the
central seat of power in India since ages, be it the Mughal era or the British
colonial era. It is now the capital of India and is dotted with many grand and
beautiful monuments constructed by the greatest kings this world has ever seen.
Let us have a look at the top ten monuments that should be surely there in your
travel schedule when you come to visit Delhi:
Here are some major places to visit Delhi
1. India Gate
Constructed by the British to commemorate
the sacrifices of Indian soldiers in World War I, this is also known as the All
India War Memorial. Located on the Rajpath, it is now a monument of national
importance as on the Republic Day the parade comes to India Gate to pay a
tribute to all the Indian war heroes who lost their lives for the pride of
their country. Not to miss Amar Jawan Jyoti, the ever burning flame of which
signifies that soldiers who lost his life saving the honour of India are
immortal.
2. Red Fort
Red fort is one of the historical place
in Delhi and a designated a world heritage site. The fort and complex houses a
number of museums, Mahal, Bagh,reservoir and Gate.
3. Qutub Minar
Qutub minar is the tallest brick minaret in
India and second highest minar in India after Fateh Burj at Punjab. The Qutub
Minar complex is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the must visit
historical mounment in Delhi.
4. Humayun’s Tomb
Situated on the
Mathura Road, this is the burial or mausoleum of Humayun and it is one of the
significant constructions done during the Mughal Rule. It was built by Haji
Begum (the wife of Humayun) using the characteristic red sandstone which always
had a special place in the Mughal architecture. Very recently in the early
1990s it was put in the list of UNESCO World heritage sites.
5. Janter Manter
Janter Manter of Delhi is one of the five Jantar Mantar
monuments in India, largest Jantar Mantar in Jaipur. Delhi Jantar mantar
monuments was constructed by Maharaja of Jaipur.
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