Being the national capital and one of the most important cities in India, Delhi has acquired the position of being the political center of India since ancient times. Delhi is dotted with historical monuments and memorabilia from the 17th and 19th centuries, which is good enough to give the whole world a good idea about India’s bygone era.
Lal Quila of Delhi (Red Fort)
Shah Jahan was the famous Mughal emperor who completed and started the construction of the classic Lal Quila in 1639 AD. This beautiful Delhi fort has various types of developments added after its construction by Shah Jahan. Significant phases of the development of the Red Fort were continued by Emperor Aurangzeb and later by the Mughal emperors. This famous historical monument is located across the Yamuna River ghats from Delhi and its own northeastern walls are next to another famous fort, the Salimgarh. Purana Quila shows the highest level of ornamental work and a very famous art form of ancient India. After considering the impressive engravings, it can be estimated that the creative imagination had a special place in people’s lives at that time. This famous fort is among the best places in Delhi. Red Fort holds Diwan-e Khas (hall of private audience), The Hammam (bathing area), Khas Mahal (emperor’s palace), Shah Burj (an octagonal tower), and Mumtaz Mahal’s Rang Mahal (palace of colors). The artwork at Red Fort is a unique mix of Persian, Hindustani (Indian), and European art that combined to form the development of the unique Shahjahani style of art that particularly displays true form, expression, and color. Lal Qila has two gates, one called the Delhi Gate and the other called the Lahore Gate, for the entrance. Just like other tourist attractions in Delhi, Red Fort in Delhi attracts millions of travelers from all over the world to Delhi.
Qutub Minar in Delhi (Qutb Minaret in English)
This famous mosque in Delhi is the tallest brick minaret on the planet. It really is a major landmark of Delhi which is also one of the best possible shopping towers in India. Qutub Minar is 234 feet tall from ground level, making it the best single tower in the world. Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first to initiate the orders for the construction of the minaret in 1193 but it was in 1386 that Firuz Shah Tughluq received the order to complete the construction of the highest floor of the minaret. Qutb Minar was brought in due to Muhammad Ghori’s victory over Rajputs. It really is one of the earliest and most notable types of Indo-Islamic architecture in the entire world. Qutb Minar is located in the Qutub Complex, which is a large area comprising various ancient and medieval structures and their ruins.
Connaught Place tube station is the closest open public transportation to reach this place. You can even hire a taxi or auto rickshaw to get to Qutub Minar near Mehrauli village.
Delhi Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum of Delhi is situated in Chanakyapuri. This place is a must-see attraction for train lovers. There are many types of vintage locomotives and train cars on display in this museum. The pride of the National Railway Museum is India’s early train which was a steam engine that covered its journey from Bombay to Thane in 1853 during the British Raj in India. Railway locomotives and engines are displayed in the open air, although there is also a special museum that provides a wealth of information on the annals of railways in India. The National Railroad Museum’s vintage exhibits hold the Viceregal Dining Car (1889), the oldest still-running locomotive on the planet. Other vintage locomotives include Prince of Wales Saloon from 1875, Maharaja of Baroda’s Saloon from 1886, Maharaja of Mysore’s Saloon (1899). The elaborate interior inside the aforementioned royal hall is a major attraction of the museum, but to enter the royal hall of any maharajah or prince, you must obtain a ticket. The main attraction of this museum is the Fairy Queen locomotive built in 1855. The Fairy Queen locomotive is still considered to be the best preserved steam locomotive of the time. Here, you can also find a miniature rail ride designed for the delight of children in the museum. Indraprastha metro station is the nearest best open public transport to reach this place. You can even hire a taxi or auto rickshaw to get to the Chankyapuri Railway Museum.
