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About Delhi

 

walled city of Delhi, was founded as Shahjahanabad by Indian Emperor Shahjahan in 1639. It remained the capital of the Mughals until the end of the Mughal dynasty. It was once filled with mansions of nobles and members of the royal court, along with elegant mosques and gardens. Today, despite having become extremely crowded and dilapidated, it still serves as the symbolic heart of metropolitan Delhi.

Jama Masjid: The Masjid-i Jahan-Numa 'World-reflecting Mosque' , commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi . Jami Masjid, is a reference to the weekly Friday noon congregation prayers of Muslims, Jummah, which are usually done at a mosque, the "congregational mosque" or "jama' masjid". It unifies the diverse Indian culture due to which is fascinates tourists. To sum up all, it’s a chief part of someone’s Delhi Tour.

Chandni Chowk (old delhi bazaar ): Chandni Chowk is the major street in the walled city of Old Delhi, which was originally called Shah Jahanabad. The walled city which includes the Lal Qilla Red Fort of Delhi was established in 1650 AD, by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and designed by his daughter Jahanara Begum Sahib, who also made significant contributions in the landscaping of her father's new capital of Shahjahanabad.

Chandni Chowk runs through the middle of the walled city, from the Lahori Darwaza (Lahore Gate) of the Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid. this is the best place for watching and shoping real indian bazaar by walk or by riskhwa .

Red Fort: The Delhi Fort also known as Lal Qil'ah, or Lal Qila , meaning the Red Fort is located in the walled city of Delhi, India and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. Mughal Emperor Shahjahan started construction of the massive fort in 1638 and work was completed in 1648. On 15 August 1947, India became an independent nation. This was marked by Jawahar Lal Nehru, the Prime Minister of India, unveiling the flag of independent India on 15 August 1947. This practice of unfurling the national flag with a speech by the Prime Minister on Independence Day continues to this day. Just after World War II, the Red Fort had been the scene of the famous trial of the Indian National Army.

Raj Ghat ( Samadhi of Matama Gandhi ) :Raj Ghat is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Gandhi's cremation on 31 January, 1948. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end. It is located on the banks of the river Yamuna in Delhi in India. It was originally designed to reflect the simplicity of Mahatma Gandhi's life. In recent years, it has become customary for foreign dignitaries visiting India to pay their respects to Gandhi at the Raj Ghat by laying flowers or wreaths on the platform. As a sign of respect, visitors are required to remove footwear before approaching the memorial. A commemorative ceremony is held every Friday. Prayer sessions are held at the Raj Ghat on Gandhi's birth and death anniversaries.