SNEAK INTO QUTUB MINAR

Hello Guys!! hope you'll are doin fine, presenting you my new blog. So in this blog i am going to tell you about Qutub Minar. Qutub Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Delhi, India . The Qutub Minar Constructed with red sandstone, marbel, lime mortar and rubble masonry, is the tallest brick minaret in the world, with a height of 72.5 meters (237.8 ft). It contains 379 stairs to reach the top. It is surrounded by several by several other ancient and medieval structure.

QUTUB MINAR HISTORY

Qutub Minar is a five - storied structure constructed over four centuries by a number of rulers. it was originally commissioned by Qutb-ud-Aibak, who was the founder of the Delhi's Sultanate, around 1192 as a victory tower. His successor Shams-ud-Iltutmish added three more floors to the structure in 1220. Its topmost story suffered damages in 1369 due to lightning. Around 300 years later, in 1803, the tower again suffered severe damages in an earth quake. Major Robert Smith, a member of the British Indian Army, mended the structure in 1828. He went ahead and installed a pillared cupola to sit atop the fifth story, thus lending the tower its sixth story.

ABOUT QUTUB MINAR: TODAY

Today, this monument is a popular tourist attraction in Delhi and a part of the Qutub Minar Complex. It is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Delhi, a status granted to it in 1993 for its historical importance and architectural brilliance.

Qutub Festival, an annual cultural event, is held at this complex every year during the month of November- December. This three- day long festival witness a lively gathering and various mind- blowing performances bt musician, dancers, and artists.

PLACES TO VISIT NEAR QUTUB MINAR

• Tomb of Adham khan (850 m)
• Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki (1.4 km)
• Zafar mahal (1.5 km)
• Jahaz Mahal (2.1 km)
• Hauz-i-Shamsi (2.1 km)
• Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb (3.3 km)
• Tomb of Balban (3.3 km)

Now you know why this heritage monument is regarded as one of the best tourist place in Delhi along with the famous Mehrauli Archaeological Park nearby.So, go ahead and spend a day exploring this architectural marvel that has been standing guard over Delhi for ages.

India Gate: All India War Memorial

Hello Guys!! I hope you all are doing fine in this partial lockdown. So here i am back with my another blog to entertain you. Today i will tell you about my visit and facts about India Gate. India Gate standing tall in the memory of those brave hearts who gave blood and life for the nation.

The India Gate is situated in the Central Zone of the New Delhi, It is a war memorial build in the memory of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in different wars to protect the nation from enemy. This historic place receives several thousand visitors everyday from all corners of the world.On the gate, name of 13300 soldiers are inscribed. The 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' (Flame of the Immortal Soldier) standing tall here in the memory of soldiers who lost lives during Bangladesh Liberation war in  1971. The eternal flame burn 365*24*7 in the honor of brave the soldiers.

TRAVEL TIPS

India Gate is a picnic hotspot throughout the year. To me this place is truly healing. You can visit here during anytime of the day or night and in any weather. There is children park near to the India Gate where children can play inside of the field, balloon seller comes around you and also could eat local street foods such as some popular are Dahi Bhalla, Gol Gappe, Bhelpuri etc.,  as well as ice cream and cold drink seller.  You'll feel so amazing after visiting the place. Many students come on the educational tour to India gate. 

I should recommend everyone to visit the place and witness the beauty of India Gate . Enjoy the place see how different people from different places of different culture and religion come together to witness the memorial of the brave army soldiers.

SAROJINI NAGAR THE SHOPPING HUB

Hello Guys!! Here i am back with my blog, hope you all are doing fine. Today i am gonna tell you about the famous Sarojini Nagar Market in Delhi, The market is one of the favourable shopping destination at killer price. It is the favourite market among the college crowd especially for girls.

Sarojini Nagar Market (SN Market) is one of the most coveted markets of Delhi NCR. The market has never been a disappointment whether one has to buy shoes,trendy clothes, fashionable jewellery or designer bags. And of course, there is no use of shopping without healthy bargain dose.

BEST TIME TO VISIT MARKET

When the day starts, that is the best time, because as we know it is this "Boni" time as it is called in hindi, and shopkeepers even get to the lowest possible price and give you stuff at the cheapest rates possible.

The amazing thing about market is that you can get all the trendy clothes, junky  jewellery, backpacks and clutches, t-shirt and different accessories for boys also at a very cheap price 

I will recommend everyone to visit the market after the lockdown because as we all know shopping is the therapy for the girls enjoy the shopping as well as eat food there you'll not regret to been this place.

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HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF HUMAYUN TOMB

Hello Guys!! I hope you all are doing, So here i am back with my new blog in which i am gonna tell you about the architecture of Humayun Tomb, In previous blog i wrote who built the tomb so i'll continue from there.  I hope through my blogs you'll get more information about the history of the Delhi.

HISTORY OF HUMAYUN'S TOMB

The story is what when Humayun dies, he was buried at the palace at Purana Quila(Old Fort) at Delhi. It was at this time during the battles to capture Delhi, The Hindu King "Hemu" had defeated the Mughals in Agra and Delhi in 1556 and had captured Purana Quila. It was decided that he would be buried in a special tomb, Hence a tomb was built and his body was reburied at the purpose built mausoleum. The construction of the tomb of Humayun began in 1569 and was completed in 1572, 9 years after the death of Humayun where his body was last laid to rest.

ARCHITECTURE OF HUMAYUN'S TOMB

The complex consists of a large garden laid out in four-fold style. There are several pools in the garden which are all joined by channels. There are two entrances to the tomb- the main is in the South of the complex and the other one is on the west . Along the northern and eastern walls are a pavilion and a bath.

It is an Octagon with four long and four short sides. Atop this irregular octagon is a pair of 42.5 meters high domes which themselves are surrounded by pillared Kiosks, At the middle of each side, huge arched vaults are to be found and a number of smaller ones. Inside there is an Octagon chamber.

The original plan was so good and the construction materials used of such a high quality that there have been only minimal architectural interventions in the original structure since then impact of this tomb on Mughal Architecture. 

The Humayun's tomb marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Sub-continental and Islamic architecture in India. After this, a series of tombs were constructed for Kings and Nawabs.

HUMAYUN TOMB

                      HUMAYUN TOMB

Hello Guys!!! I hope you'll are doing fine during this lockdown, As well are seeing there is a daily increase in the cases of coronavirus in the whole world. I hope all this will get better in comings days, So today i'll tell you about the Humayun Tomb. 

The Mughal era is my most favorite part of Indian history. Humayun's Tomb, the tomb of the great Mughal Emperor Humayun, was built way back in 1572 by his widow Bega Begum, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. It's said to be the first garden tomb to be built in the Indian subcontinent and is the one of the first monuments to be made using the combination of red sandstone and white marble in India.

It's such an amazing thing that how a magnificent structure is nestled in the middle of the city and transports you back in time, all while offering the most peaceful surrounding. The Tomb was converted into a sizeable heritage, ecological and nursery zone over the span of a decade, 

The Sunder Nursery was established in 20th century, It was used as place for propagating trees and other plants to be used in the new capital city, and also for testing species brought from other parts of india and from overseas, to pick those which successfully thrive in Delhi's harsh climate

The entry ticket of the tomb ost you 50 rupees per head, i will recommend you to visit the place because our generation is forgetting our history, there are so many people who born and brought up in delhi and never been to the monuments in Delhi.

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HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF RED FORT

Hello Guys!!! Here I am back with my another blog, I hope you all are doing fine during this lockdown. So in this blog i am going to tell you about the architecture and history of Red Fort.

Red Fort is one of the most popular tourist destination of delhi. It attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world, every year. It is also the largest monument in Old Delhi. The Fort was constructed by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 17th century , he ordered the construction of the Red Fort in 1638 when he shifted the capital of Indian from Agra  to Delhi and Ustad Ahmad was chosen as the architect. The construction was completed by 1648 and it was originally titled as "Qila-i-Mubarak".


Significant Structures at Red Fort

Diwan-i-Aam
One of the most interesting sites of Red Fort, Diwan-i-Aam or all of the public audiences acted as the Mughal Emperor's confession room. The Emperor would listen to the ples and requests of the common public in this hall.

Hayat Bakhsh Bagh

The Mughal constructed the Hayat Bakhsh Bagh or "Life-bestowing Garden" at red fort to symbolically represent paradise on Earth.

Diwan-i-Khas

Diwan-i-Khas or the hall of Private audiences was used by Mughal Emperors to hold their private Meetings with countries and state guests.

Lahore Gate

This act as the main gate of Red Fort and from the ramparts of Lahore Gate, The Prime Minister of the country gives his Independence Day speech. 

Zenana
Zenana or the women's quarters are the southernmost pavilions of the palace. The women of the palace used to reside in the Zenanas during Mughal Empire.

Delhi Gate
Delhi Gate is the Southern public gate from which the tourists can enter the Red Fort.

Moti Masjid

Moti Masjid or the Pearl mosque was built by Aurangzeb, in 16659, which is a small mosque carved with white marble. To the west of the hammam is the Moti Masjid , the Pearl Mosque.

Significance of Red Fort Today

Red Fort symbolizes the pinnacle of Mughal creativity that was prevalent during the rule of Mughals in India. After India gained Independence the fort was continued to be under the control of Indian Army which they used as their cantonment till 22 December 2003, Now it is handed over for restoration and preservation to the Archaeological Survey of India.

Prime Minister Of India hoists the National Flag at Red Fort every year on 15th August which is celebrated as India's Independence Day, after which he gives his national Speech.

Also, The Red Fort acts a tourist site for the public which shows a light and sound show every evening depicting Mughal History. Also, people can witness the archaeological and Indian war memorial museum which is filled with "blood paintings" that depict the story of young Indian martyrs.

Red Fort is the oldest monument, it was fun to visit Red  Fort, I have learnt so many new things about our history and it took me more than a day to visit the whole Red Fort.

EXPLORING RED FORT

             

Hello Guys!!! I hope you all are doing fine, here i am back with my another blog. In the last blog I explored Jama Masjid which near to Chandni Chowk and Red Fort, So in this blog i will going to tell you about Red For (Lal Quila).

I took a battery rickshaw from Jama Masjid to Red fort the distance is not so far, As i reached the Lal Quila me and friend buy the entrance ticket which is 50 rupees. Red fort is quite huge complex it is very difficult to explore whole complex in just one day, I spent almost 4 hours in the fort.

It was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who also constructed the world-famous Taj Mahal, in the 17th century. The fort is the residence of the Mughal Emperor, and their families. It was also the place from where the emperors ran their vast empire. Currently designated as a UNESCO world Heritage.

There are different complex in the fort i.e

· Diwan-i-Aam

· Diwan-I-Khas

· Nahr-i-Behisht

· Zenanas and Rang Mahal

· Moti Masjid

· Hayat Bakhsh Bagh 

There is also sound and light show in the evening, it tell about the Mughal incidents which is the major tourist attraction. Fort also have 3 museums which display the archaeological discoveries.  In the next blog we i'll tell you about the architecture of the Red Fort in detail.