Delhi Time line
1400 BC Indraprastha
1000 BC Raja Dhilu founded 'Dilli' according to Legend
900 AD Tomars
1151 AD Chauhan captures Delhi
1191 AD Mohammad Ghur captures Delhi
1200 AD First storey of Qutub Minar built
1305 AD Hauz Khas built
1323 AD Tughlaqubad built
1354 AD Ferozabad built
1388 AD Begampuri Masjid built
1489 AD Moth Ki Masjid built
1517 AD Tomb of Sikander Lodi built
1538 AD Din Panah (Purana Quilla)
1565 AD Humayun's Tomb built
1648 AD Capital shifted to Shahjahanabad
1724 AD Jantar Mantar built
1803 AD British take over Delhi
1857 AD Seige of Delhi
1877 AD Durbar in Delhi
1911 AD Corononation Durbar in Delhi
1931 AD New Delhi inagurated
1947 AD India becomes independent
1950 AD Delhi made the Capital of Republic
1962 AD Master plan for Delhi drawn up
1985 AD National Capital region demarcated
1992 AD Delhi becomes a State |
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monuments and
Cultural Centres See
Delhi Tours
Delhi is full of historical buildings: there have been at
least eight cities there in the last 3000 years, and some
scholars say there have been up to 15. Traffic on one of New
Delhi's main thoroughfares has to swerve around the masonry slab
that marks a Muslim saint's grave; the Delhi Golf Club fairways
have royal tombs as unique hazards.
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India Gate is a majestic arch, 42
meters high, built as a memorial to the Indian soldiers
killed in World War I. Beneath it burns an eternal flame.
From the base of the arch one can get a good view of
Rashtrapati Bhawan. 15 minutes.
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India International Centre
15 minutes from our place
Plays, Exhibitions, Dances, Cultural Programmes,
Talks, Seminars ... .
Indian Habitat Centre
15 minutes from our place
Plays, Exhibitions, Dances, Cultural Programmes,
Talks,
Seminars, Restuaurants ... .
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Qutub Minar: The 72.5 mts. high
tower dates back to the 13th century and is one of
important Islamic building. It's base has the first mosque
in India, Quwwatul-Islam Masjid. A rust free Iron pillar
for 1500 yrs. in its compund. Folklore says, if you can
touch your fingers with your back on the pillar, your wish
will be fulfilled. 25 minutes. |
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Kamani Auditorium
15 minutes from our place
Plays, Dances, Cultural Programmes
Visit Crafts Museum
15 minutes |
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Connaught Place: A major
shopping centre of New Delhi, built in horse-shoe pattern,
coencitric circles in 1931 when capital shifted from
Calcutta to Delhi Many bargains can be had here. 25
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Jama Masjid:
The largest mosque in
India, stands across the road from the Red Fort. Built in
1656, is a defining part of the Old Delhi along with Red
Fort. It's spacious courtyard can hold thousands of the
faithful. The lanes around the mosque are full of history
and walking them reveals abundant history. 25
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Red Fort: Built in 1648 by
Emperor Shah Jahan, who built Taj Mahal. Every
Independence day the Prime Minister unfurls the national
flag. 25 minutes. |
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Jantar Mantar: An astronomical
observatory with masonary instruments. Built in 1724 by
Jai Singh, astronomer king. A similar construction exists
in Jaipur. 22 minutes. |
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Humayun's Tomb: 15 minutes
Humayun was the second Mughal (or Mogul) emperor. The son
of Babur and father of Akbar, he died in 1556.
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Birla Mandir
Landmark in New Delhi. Built in 20th century by Birla
industrialist family Modern in concept and construction,
it's presiding deity here is Lakshmi Narain (Vishnu).
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Monuments and Forts
- Jantar Mantar
- Lodi Tomb
- Parliament House
- Qutab Minar
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Red Fort. Monday closed.
- Safdurjung Tomb
- Tughlugabad
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Museums
- Gandhi Museum
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum
- International Dolls Museum
- National Museum. Monday Closed.
- National Museum Of Natural History
- National Philatelic Museum
- Nehru Museum & Planetarium
- Rail Museum
- The National Gallery Of Modern Art
- Parliament Museum, Parliament
Library Building, Pandit Pant Marg, New
Delhi - 110001. Entry Regulated. Entry
ticket Rs. 10/- per head. Entry free for
school children. Entry permitted for
children above 10 yrs. Cameras, mobiles,
bags etc. not allowed. 23035326,
23035318, 23034017. Sundays, Mondays &
Public Holidays closed. 11 AM to 5 PM.
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Shopping
- Ansal Plaza
- Chandani Chowk
- Chor Bazzar
- Connaught Place
- Dilli Haat
- Greater Kailash
- Hauz Khas Village
- Khan Market
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Temples
- Chattarpur Mandir
- Hanuman Mandir
- ISKCON Temple
- Kalkaji Mandir
- Lakshmi Narayan Temple
- Lotus Temple
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