Red Fort
New Delhi
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The red sandstone walls of Lal Qila, the Red Fort, extend 2 km in length and vary in height from 18 metres on the river-side to 33 metres on the city side. Construction of the massive fort, started in...

Diwan-i-aam or the Hall of Public Audiences
New Delhi
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Here, in a marble-panelled alcove, set with precious stones, the Emperor would sit to hear complaints or disputes from his subjects. It was badly looted during the 1857 mutiny. This elegant hall was r...

Qutab Minar
New Delhi
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The buildings in this complex, 15 km south of Delhi, date from the onset of Muslim rule in India. The Qutab Minar itself is a soaring tower of victory, whose construction was commenced in 1193, immedi...

Purana Qila
New Delhi
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Purana Qila is the supposed site of Indraprastha, the original city of Delhi. The Afghan ruler, Sher Shah, who briefly interrupted the Mughal Empire by defeating Humayun, completed the fort during his...

Humayun s Tomb
New Delhi
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The tomb is an early example of Mughal architecture. Humayun s senior wife Haji Begum had it built in the middle of the 16th century. This tomb is of great interest in relation to the Taj Mahal. The s...