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:
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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