Delhi, the Indian capital, has an extremely rich historical background. Delhi has innumerous forts, monuments as well as mosques of historical importance left behind by the great Mughal kings that once ruled upon the northern India. It will take you more than a week to really experience and live the history behind Delhi through many such great monuments. Here are some of the most intriguing and mystifying historical attractions in Delhi.
1. The Red Fort:
The Red Fort is the most significant historical monument in Delhi. It is one of the most interesting architectural marvels left behind by the Mughal kings who once ruled over major part of India. The Red Fort was built in the year 1638 to keep the city safe from the encroachers. The walls of this fort stretch for more than 2 kilometers. Although the sturdy walls of this fort were enough to keep the city safe, however, the enemy was stronger. The Sikhs and later the British were successful in capturing the fort. To bring history to life an hour long ‘light and sound’ program is held at Red Fort every evening.
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It is situated right next to Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
There is an entry cost.
It is closed every Monday.
The Sound and Light Program is held in English as well as Hindi.
The Red Fort can be reached through the Delhi Metro. One can get down at the Chandni Chowk metro station and walk to the Red Fort.
2. The Jama Masjid
This is another fantastic Mosque of historical importance situated in Old Delhi. Jama Masjid is the biggest mosque in the whole of India and its courtyard can accommodate upto twenty five thousand devotees at any given time. The construction of the mosque was finished in the year 1650 and it took about thirteen years to build this mosque. A tiresome climb up the head of the tower in the south will reward you with an astounding view of the terrace and rooftops of the house and buildings in Old Delhi.
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You have to be dressed properly in order to visit the mosque. Your head, legs as well as shoulders should be well covered. Clothes are also available for rent at the entrance of the mosque. It is always better to be fully dressed else you will not be allowed to enter at any cost.
It is situated next to Chandni Chowk, near the Red Fort.
The Jama Masjid can be reached through the Delhi Metro. One can get down at the Old Delhi or the Chandni Chowk metro station and walk to the Jama Masjid.
No entry fees
Anyone carrying a camera has to pay fees at the entrance.
The mosque is closed before sunset everyday. Entry is restricted between 1215pm till 1345pm as this is the daily prayer time.
3. The Humayun’s Tomb
The Humayun’s Tomb reminds everyone of the famous Taj Mahal in Agra. It is because the architecture of Taj Mahal was inspired by this famous tomb in Delhi. The construction of the tomb was finished in the year 1570. This tomb is the final resting place of the second Mughal king Humayun and his body lays in rest inside this very tomb. This was the first magnificent Mughal architecture built in India. After its completion the Mughal kings were highly inspired to build more monuments of such kind all across India. The tomb of the King Humayun is housed amidst breathtaking gardens.
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It is situated in Nizamuddin in New Delhi. The Nizamuddin railway station is close to this monument.
