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Overview
Delhi is one of the finest tourist destinations in India. Well-known for its diverse culture and traditions, Delhi offers some of the exclusive examples of bygone architecture through its forts and palaces.
The city carries a list of wonders of the world that stands tall since the Mughal dynasty. Red Fort, Old Fort and Tughlagabad Fort are some of the unique monuments of Mughal dynasty. Qutab Minar and India Gate are world-renowned sites that attract tourists from every part of the world.
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Summary
The Red Fort was once the pride of Mughals and today, stands proudly as one of the listed wonders of the world. As the name suggests, the Red Fort is beautifully crafted in magnificent red stones.
The Red Fort treasures some exquisite small domed canopies, magnificent Peacock Throne, royal restrooms and beautiful fountains. Chatta Chowk was the busy shop markets of Mughal and Drum House was the place for musicians to present their talents. Before leaving Red Fort, make sure to visit museum to explore medieval art & crafts, which includes arms, musical instruments and kitchen wares.
Tughlagabad Fort is a huge construction by Tughlaqs and is surrounded by lush green lawns.
Old Fort is again an impressive piece of art by the Mughals. The Old Fort holds Mosque of Sher Shah and a small archaeological museum that displays pottery, coins and other piece of art and handicrafts.
Delhi is also a home to a number of well-known monuments like Qutab Minar and India Gate. Qutab Minar is a one of the tallest monument of India standing tall with a height of 237.8 ft in the heart of the city. India Gate is a war memorial reflecting the sacrifice of 90,000 soldiers during the First World War.
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