Humayun was the son of the first Mughal Emperor, Babur and he had ruled India after Babur’s death for a decade but was later expelled. He was thrown out of powers, while he was busy enjoying his luxurious palaces in Dilli and Agra, by an opportunist Sher Shah. Humayun eventually had to take refuge with the Safavid shah of Persia, who later helped him regain Dilli in 1555. Soon … [Read more...]
Saddi Dilli’s Qutub Minar….
Qutub Minar is a soaring, 73 m high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Dilli's last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeys are of … [Read more...]
Agrasen Ki Baoli in Saddi Dilli…..
Saddi Dilli has kept a secret in its heart since the 14th century and it is none other than the famous Agrasen Ki Baoli. This iconic step-well was rebuilt in the 14th century by the Agarwal community; it however is supposed to be from the Mahabharat era. It is located amidst a jungle of business towers and residential apartments in Connaught Place. This place truly is a blast … [Read more...]
Other Monuments
Qutub Minar The Qutub Minar is located in Mehrauli in South Delhi. It was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. It is a fluted red sandstone tower, which tapers up to a height of 72.5 meters and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Qur'an. Qutub-ud-din Aibak began constructing this victory tower as a sign of … [Read more...]
Mughal Monuments
Humayun's Tomb Humayun's Tomb was built for Humayun's widow, Hamida Banu Begum. Designed by a Persian architect named Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, the construction began in 1562 and was completed in 1565. The tomb established a standard for all later Mughal monuments, which followed its design, most notably the Taj Mahal. _________ Purana Quila The Purana Quila (Old Fort) is … [Read more...]
