| Places around Chiragh-i-Dihli Dargah - Delhi |
| Purana Quila |
| A good example of medieval military architecture is the Purana Quila (Old Fort) built by Humayun. The fort was later modified by Sher Shah Suri. A monument of bold design, strong, straightforward standing uniquely is the Purana Quila. The fort is completely different from the later forts of the Mughals, as it does not have a complex of palaces, administrative, and recreational buildings as is generally found in the forts built later on. The main purpose of this now-dilapidated fort was its utility with less emphasis on decoration. The Qal'a-I-Kunha Masjid and the Sher Mandal are two important monuments inside the fort. It was made by Aqeel in 1853. |
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| Qutub Minar |
Qutb Minar is the world's tallest brick minaret located in Delhi. The minaret was completed in 1386 by Firuz Shah Tughluq. 72 meters high (237.8 ft) with 379 steps leading to the top and diameter of the base is 14.3 meters wide and the top floor measures 2.75 meters in diameter is the measurement of great monument Qutub Minar.
The Qutb Minar comprises several superposed flanged and cylindrical shafts, separated by balconies carried on Muqarnas corbels. Fluted red sandstone is used in raising the minar and covered with intricate carvings. Demolishing hundreds of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist temples Qutub Minar was built and the stones from these temples were even used in building the minar. |
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| Rashtrapati Bhawan |
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| The official residence of the President of India is Rashtrapati Bhavan, located in New Delhi. Chuttri, the ancillary dome-like structure on top of the building is an integral part of Indian architectural design. Jalis or Jaalis grilles made from red sandstone are inspired by Indian design. Around a massive square the layout of the palace is designed, and an open area in one room to the sky is the main attraction. The dome in the middle involved a mixture of Indian and British styles. |
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| Red Fort |
Lal Qila or Red Fort located in the walled city of Delhi. The Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 A.D. constructed the Red Fort and the city of Shahjahanabad. The Red Fort was originally the residence of the royal family. In 1857, important physical changes were carried out in the overall settings of the site after the First War of Independence during British Rule. The fort lies along the Yamuna River. The construction of the Red Fort began in 1638 and was completed by 1648.
Very high level of art form and ornamental work can be seen in the Red Fort. One of the important building complexes of India is Red Fort. The walls of the fort are smoothly dressed, articulated by heavy string-courses along the upper section. They open at two major gates, the Delhi and the Lahore gates. Diwan-i-Aam, Nahr-i-Behisht, Zenana, Khas Mahal, Moti Masjid, Hayat Bakhsh Bagh are some of the important building in the fort. |
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