Delhi: Historical Place

Places and attractions in the Historical place category

Humayun's Tomb

Humayun's Tomb stands as a magnificent testament to the grandeur of Mughal architecture and a solemn memorial in the bustling city of Delhi, India. Commissioned by Humayun's first wife, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, this mausoleum is the final resting place of the...

Jama Masjid

Vast, 17th-century Mughal-style mosque The Jama Masjid stands as a monumental example of Mughal architecture in the heart of Delhi, India. This grand mosque, completed in 1656, was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who is also known for the creation of the Taj Mahal.

Iron Pillar

The Iron Pillar of Delhi stands as a testament to the ancient craftsmanship and metallurgical skills of India. Located in the Qutb complex, this 7-meter tall column has intrigued scientists and tourists alike with its resistance to corrosion, despite being over a...

Jantar Mantar

18th-century astronomy complex Nestled in the heart of India's bustling capital, Delhi, the Jantar Mantar stands as a testament to the advanced scientific acumen of the 18th century. This remarkable planetarium is not only a historical marvel but also a sophisticated astronomical observatory built...

Safdarjung's Tomb

Elegant garden mausoleum built in 1754 Nestled in the heart of Delhi, Safdarjung's Tomb stands as a majestic testament to the architectural prowess of the Mughal era in India. This elegant mausoleum, constructed in 1754, is a significant historical monument that commemorates Mirza Muqim Abul Mansur Khan...

Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Nestled in the heart of the bustling city of Delhi, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park is a remarkable window into India's rich and diverse history. This sprawling park, covering an area of over 200 acres, is dotted with ruins and remnants dating back to the 10th...

Ajmeri Gate

The Gates of Delhi were city gates in Delhi, India, built under dynastic rulers in the period that could be dated from the 8th century to the 20th century.

Teen Murti Bhavan

The Teen Murti Bhavan is the former residence in New Delhi of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. He stayed there for 16 years until his death on 27 May 1964. It was designed by Robert Tor Russell, the British architect of Connaught Place and of the Eastern and...

Khirki Mosque

Khirki Mosque, approached from the Khirki Village in South Delhi and close to the Satpula or the seven arched bridge on the edge of southern wall of Jahanpanah, was a mosque built by Khan-i-Jahan Junan Shah, the prime minister of Feroz Shah Tughlaq of the Tughlaq Dynasty.

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Sikh religious site with healing waters Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India, and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the holy pond inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar." It was first built as a...

Agrasen Ki Baoli

Agrasen Ki Baoli is a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical step well in New Delhi, India. Located on Hailey Road, near Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar, it was designated a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958.

St. Stephen's Church

St. Stephen's Church is located on Church Mission Road in Delhi. The church was built in 1862, by Anglican missionaries and DPW Engineers in the style of Italian Gothic architecture. It is part of Church of North India Diocese of Delhi. The St. Stephen's Church, Delhi compound also has the famous St.

Satpula

Satpula is a remarkable ancient water harvesting dam or weir located about 800 m east of the Khirki Masjid that is integral to the compound wall of the medieval fourth city of the Jahanpanah in Delhi, with its construction credited to the reign of Sultan Muhammad Shah Tughlaq of the Tughlaq Dynasty.

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