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Tourist attractions in
Delhi
will leave you fascinated by its total architectural variety that date
back to the Mughal period. Tourist Attractions in Delhi obtain a good
look around on your tour to
Delhi and you can even look outside
the more famous tourist attractions and see Delhi as it would have stood
centuries past. Delhi is the capital of India, sees a vast flow of
traffic all round the year. Delhi provides several tourist attractions
to the travelers. From historical monuments to modern buildings and
museums to shopping places etc. Spend a good time in Delhi seeing all
the tourist attractions in Delhi for an impressive tour. Delhi provides
a large number of interesting places and Delhi attractions to the
tourist. In Old Delhi, attractions like mosques, forts, and other
monuments that show India's Muslim history. The significant places in
Delhi include the royal
Red Fort, the historical
Lotus
Temple,
Chandni Chowk, besides
Raj Ghat
and Shanti Vana, the last two being modern structures constructed
after India's Independence in 1947.
Tourist attractions of Delhi, the
historic
Purana Qila, which has stood
witness to Delhi's rejuvenation, periods of anarchy, and the rise & fall
of empires, brings alive history of the capital. Amidst the tranquility
of the splendidly panoramic environs of
Purana
Qila, Delhi's historic and legendary past come to life.
After Shah Jahan built
Red Fort the attention of
administration shifted to gorgeous palaces of the fort. Today the fort
is open for the public but only limited area can be accessed. More than
half of the fort area has been taken over by the Army. But even what is
open to visit reminds one of the splendors and lavish life style which
our rulers lived.
Delhi has seen the death of many empires and resisted
bloody attempts to eliminate her. Nadir Shah had ordered his soldiers to
plunder and massacre Delhi. It is said that he got so much wealth from
Delhi that he was not able to carry in home. Abdali and Taimur Lane were
no different they had tried their best to demolish the city of Delhi but
it was some kind of a boon which helped it to regain its lost glory each
time Delhi was plundered.
Delhi was the focal point for the
first war of independence in 1857. Though the revolt did not reach its
desired conclusion, Delhi became a thorn in the eyes of the British. Not
only in ancient times or the mediaeval period, Delhi has been the center
of any activity at all times. As the Britishers shifted their capital
from Calcutta to Delhi, all the activities during the freedom struggle
were directed towards Delhi. Thus, Delhi also bears the marks of the
freedom struggle. The ultimate goal of the Azad Hind Fauz during
the freedom struggle was to capture Delhi and established Swaraj.
The slogan 'Dilli Chalo' is still used by leaders and political
parties when they oraganise any rally or demonstration. It was the
hosting of the tricolors at
Red Fort in Delhi which marked a
chapter in the history of India.
Most Popular Attractions In
Delhi
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Red Fort
The Red Fort, One of the most spectacular pieces of Mughal structural design is the Lal Quila or the Red Fort. Built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648, the Red Fort has walls extending up to 2 kms.
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Lotus Temple
Baha`i Temple is known as
one of the most beautiful architectural temples in India. Popularly
called Lotus Temple as it is built in the shape of a Lotus flower
and reaches a height of more than 40m.
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Raj Ghat
Raj Ghat 4 km away from Janpath to the N-East of Feroz Shah near Delhi Gate at Ring Rd on the bank of Jamuna situated Rajghat. Jawaharlal Nehru Rd also ends opp. Rajghat.
On 31st Jan. 1948, Mahatma Gandhi's last rites was performed here.
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Chandni Chowk
It is the nerve centre of commercial activity. The
narrow lanes have kept alive the traditional workmanship which makes
Delhi famous.
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