Agrsen ki Baoli is a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical stepwell in New Delhi, India. Located on Hailey Road, near Connaught Place and Jantar Mantar, it was designated a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958. Although there are no known historical
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Humayun Tomb, Delhi is a magnificent and majestic mausoleum that was built by the Mughal Emperor Humayun’s widow, Empress Bega Begum, in 1570. It is the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, and a precursor of the famous Taj Mahal. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it showcases the rich and diverse
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Have you ever wondered how the ancient Indians measured the time, position and movement of the heavenly bodies? How did they make accurate predictions of the eclipses, equinoxes and solstices? How did they improve their calendar and astrology? The answer lies in Jantar Mantar, an old observatory that was built by a great king and
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Jama Masjid, also known as Masjid-i-Jahan Numa, is one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in India. It is located in Old Delhi, the historic city of Shahjahanabad, which was the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1648 to 1857. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656, as
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Rashtrapati Bhavan, also known as the President House, is the official residence of the President of India at the western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India. It is a splendid and magnificent building that epitomizes India’s strength, its democratic traditions and secular character. Rashtrapati Bhavan was designed by architects of exceptional imagination and masterfulness,
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Akshardham, also known as Swaminarayan Akshardham, is a Hindu temple and spiritual-cultural campus in Delhi, India. The temple is close to the border with Noida. Akshardham Temple is a magnificent display of traditional and modern Hindu culture, spirituality and architecture. Inspired by Yogiji Maharaj and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it was constructed by BAPS
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Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, in Delhi, India. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation, Antyeshti (last rites) on 31 January 1948, a day after his assassination. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns at
The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Baháʼí House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its lotus-like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Baháʼí Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. Visit during
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Qutub Minar is a minaret and a victory tower that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India. It was built mostly between 1199 and 1220 by the Islamic rulers of the Delhi Sultanate who conquered northern India. It is one of the most visited tourist spots in the city. Visit during Delhi
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Parliament House, officially named Sansad Bhavan, is the seat of the Parliament of India. It houses the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, which represent the lower and upper houses respectively in India’s bicameral parliament. It is located at the eastern end of the Rajpath (formerly called the Kingsway), the ceremonial boulevard of New Delhi.
