Ambedkar University Delhi, Delhi

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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi, formerly Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi and Ambedkar University Delhi, and simply AUD, is a state university established by the Government of the NCT of Delhi through an Act of the Delhi Legislature. The university began functioning in August 2008. It is a Unitary non-affiliating University whose main focus is on undergraduate and postgraduate studies and on research in the Humanities and the Social Sciences. It is completely funded by the State Government of the NCT of Delhi. The university is now declared eligible to receive Central Government Assistance. The university has been graded 'B plus' by National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It is named after the polymath B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and one of the founding fathers of India. ()

Local name: अम्बेडकर विश्वविद्यालय, दिल्लीEstablished: 2007 (17 years ago)Coordinates: 28°39'51"N, 77°13'57"E

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Kashmiri GateCentral Delhi (Civil Lines)Delhi India

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Ambedkar University Delhi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Lothian Cemetery, Fatehpuri Mosque.

0.8 miSE
Iconic 1600s imperial residence and museum
Red Fort, Delhi
21 min walk • The Red Fort, a majestic historical monument, stands as a testament to India's storied past in the heart of its capital, Delhi. This grand fortress, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638, served as the main residence of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years.
0.6 miS
Red Fort and crowded, colorful markets
Chandni Chowk, Delhi
15 min walk • Chandni Chowk, the beating heart of Old Delhi, India, is not just a market; it's an experience that transcends time, bringing alive the rich tapestry of Indian history and culture. Established in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and designed by his...
~1600 ftSE
Memorial
Lothian Cemetery, Delhi
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Delhi, India, lies the Lothian Cemetery, a solemn reminder of the city's colonial past and a testament to its historical richness. This ancient burial ground, one of the oldest Christian cemeteries in the region, has been the final resting place...
0.8 miSW
Lively mosque dating to the 17th century
Fatehpuri Mosque, Delhi
21 min walk • Fatehpuri Mosque stands as a testament to the Mughal architecture in the heart of Delhi, India. Built in 1650 by Fatehpuri Begum, one of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's wives, the mosque is a striking example of the grandeur of the Mughal era.
0.8 miSE
Mosque
Moti Masjid, Delhi
21 min walk • The Moti Masjid is a white marble mosque inside the Red Fort complex in Delhi, India. Located to the west of the Hammam and close to the Diwan-i-Khas, it was built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb from 1659-1660.
0.6 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Delhi
16 min walk • Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is the oldest and best-known Jain temple in Delhi, India. It is directly across from the Red Fort in the historical Chandni Chowk area. The temple is known for an avian veterinary hospital, called the Jain Birds Hospital, in a second building behind the main temple.
~730 ftNW
Church
St. James' Church, Delhi
4 min walk • St. James' Church, built in 1836 by Colonel James Skinner, is one of the oldest churches in the city, and part of the Church of North India Diocese of Delhi. It is situated near Kashmiri Gate, at the intersection of Church Road and Lothian Road.
0.6 miS
Mosque, Flea market, Shopping
Sunehri Masjid, Delhi
15 min walk • The Sunehri Masjid is an 18th-century mosque in Old Delhi. It was built by Mughal noble Roshan-ud-Daula, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. It is located near the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Chandni Chowk, once an imperial boulevard leading to the Red Fort.
0.6 miSW
City hall
City Hall, Delhi
15 min walk • The Delhi Town Hall is a landmark building, at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. It was the seat of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi from 1866 during the British Raj till late 2009, when offices shifted to the new MCD Civic Centre on Minto Road in Central Delhi formally inaugurated in 2010.
0.5 miNW
Palace
Qudsia Bagh, Delhi
13 min walk • Qudsia Bagh is an 18th-century garden complex and palace located in Old Delhi, India.
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Market
Khari Baoli, Delhi
20 min walk • Khari Baoli is a street in Delhi, India known for its wholesale grocery and Asia's largest wholesale spice market selling a variety of spices, nuts, herbs and food products like rice and tea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ambedkar University Delhi?

Nearby attractions include St. James' Church, Delhi (4 min walk), Nigambodh Ghat, Delhi (7 min walk), Lothian Cemetery, Delhi (8 min walk), Delhi Public Library, Delhi (9 min walk).

How to get to Ambedkar University Delhi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ambedkar University Delhi:

Bus

India Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women • Lines: (-) Tms (4 min walk)
GGS Indraprastha University • Lines: 148, 347, 348 (5 min walk)

Train

Delhi Junction (10 min walk)
Sadar Bazar (27 min walk)

Metro

Kashmere Gate • Lines: Red Line, Violet Line, Yellow Line (10 min walk)
Chandni Chowk • Lines: Yellow Line (11 min walk)