Saturday, August 13, 2011

Delhi 6


Located on the banks of the River Yamuna, Delhi has been known to be continuously inhabited since at least the 6th century BC, though human habitation is believed to have existed since the second millennium BC. Delhi is also widely believed to have been the site of Indraprastha, the legendary capital of the Pandavas during the times of the Mahabharata.



Red Fort showcases the very high level of art form and ornamental work. The art work in the Fort is a synthesis of Persian, European and Indian art which is very rich in form, expression and colour. Red Fort, is one of the important building complexes of India which encapsulates a long period of Indian history and its arts. Its significance has transcended time and space. It is relevant as a symbol of architectural brilliance and power.


Popularly known as the Lotus Temple due to its flowerlike shape, it is the Bahá'í House of Worship and also a prominent attraction in Delhi.


Qutub Minar in red and buff sandstone is the highest tower in India . projected balcony encircling the Minar and supported by stone brackets, which are decorated with honeycomb design.


Completed in the year 1628 AD, it is the largest and best-known mosque in India.


Originally known as All India War Memorial, India Gate is a prominent landmark in Delhi and commemorates the 90,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives while fighting for the British Indian Empire,  in World War I.


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