Facts on Delhi and Quiz

1. Red Fort
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Home to Mughal Emperors for nearly 200
years, the Red Fort or Lal Kila was
converted to barracks for the British colonial
army. The iconic landmark recognized by its
red sandstone architecture has a rich set of
stories dating back to India's pre-
independence era. This massive time-
tested fortress today is the backdrop for
large scale national events such as the
Republic Day and Independence Day.

2. Jama Masjid
India's largest mosque, Jama
Masijd a sight to behold is
definitely among the places to
visit in Delhi. The magnum opus
mosque constructed
. by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan
stands tall at 40 ft. with 4
angles, 2 minarets and can
contain 25,000 devotees.

3. India
Gate
Rising 42 mts. high in one end of Rajpat
stands the India Gate – a symbol of pride
and bravery. This outstanding stone
archway instantly ignites a feeling of
patriotism and thus is a major tourist
place in Delhi. Also known by the name
of All India War Memorial, this prestigious
monument is a mark of respect to all
those unknown soldiers who have
sacrificed their lives protecting an entire
nation.

4. Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar, a soaring 73 m high tower
of victory built in 1193 is one of the
finest monuments in the world. An
architecture reminiscent of the distinct
styles from the Tughlak and Aibak
dynasties that ruled Delhi stands
sculptured with red sandstone in the
first three storeys while the fourth and
fifth are made of marble and
sandstone.

5. Jantar Manatar
Among most popular places to visit in Delhi is
the Jantar Mantar, an ancient observatory
built by Maharaja Jaisingh of Udaipur in
1794 on the main Parliament Street at
Connaught Place. The instruments at Jantar
Mantar are undoubtedly fascinating for their
ingenuity however the high- rise buildings
around have obstructed accurate
observations.

6. Raj Ghat
Serving as the final resting ground for
many of India’s greatest heroes, Delhi
is also home to Raj Ghat. The black
marble platform marking the spot
where Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of
the Nation, was cremated after his
assassination in 1948 still shakes up
feelings of patriotism and gratitude in
every Indian’s heart.

7. Mutiny Memorial
.
Commemorating the loss of Indian lives in the
First Battle of Independence in 1857 against
the British East India Company, the Mutiny
Memorial or Ajitgarh is built in the high
Victorian Gothic style. A towering structure
with a blackened, brick spire capped with a
crucifix conveying a strong impression of
being haunted, this significant monument is
the only reminder of the demise of the mighty
Mughal Empire.

8. Humayun’s Tomb
Humayun’s Tomb is amongst the first significant Mughal
architectural sites in India. This magnificent tomb garden
has beautiful garden squares with pathways, water
channels, and is also a resting ground for Mughal
rulers. It was from here that the last Mughal Emperor
Bahadur Shah Jafar was captured by the British in
1857.

9. Tomb of Mirza Galib
Mirza Ghalib, a famous poet who wrote in
Urdu, Arabic, Turkish, and Persian, is
renowned for his distinct style of poetry or
shayari. His tomb in Delhi is recovering as
a landmark to rediscover the romance in
poetry. It is situated outside the courtyard
of the Hazrat Nizamuddin's Tomb along
with many other tombs of famed
personalities in the vicinity.

10. Bijay Mandal
One of the places to visit in Delhi is the
recently popularized monument Bijay
Manda, which was the erstwhile mahal of
the eccentric ruler Mohammad Bin Tughlaq.
Once part of a thousand-pillar palace with
its octagonal pavilion offers a spectacular
view of the city of Delhi.

11. Rashtrapati Bhavan
.
A symbol of power wherein lies the
office of India’s decision makers,
Parliament House or Rashtrapati
Bhavan is one of the major tourist
attractions in Delhi.
Conceived in the Imperial Style,
the Parliament House consists of
an open verandah with 144
columns.

12. Bahai (Lotus) Temple
The ever-popular lotus-shaped Bahai
Temple in Delhi is the last of the seven
major Bahai temples around the world. A
mesmerizing structure made of pure
white marble, standing against a lush
green landscape, the lotus depicts a
symbol common to all religions.

13. Akshardham Temple
Heralded by the Guinness World Record as the World’s
Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple, Swaminarayan
Akshardham in New Delhi is an epitome of Indian
culture. Akshardham is nothing short of an
unforgettable experience taking every visitor close to
the breath taking beauty and
grandeur of India’s ancient art, architecture, and
eternal spiritual teachings.

14. Laxminarayan Temple
Built in 1939 and inaugurated by
Mahatma Gandhi, Birla Mandir is in
reverence to Lord Narayana and
Goddess Laxmi. One of the major
attractions in Delhi and frequented
places, Birla Mandir is a true testimony
of India’s unity in diversity philosophy.
The temple is open to visitors of very
faith.

Museums in Delhi
Gandhi Museum
Indira Gandhi Memorial
Archaeological Museum
Crafts Museum
Air Force Museum
Nehru Museum &
Planetarium
Indian War Memorial
Museum
15

Places to Visit for Shopping and Eating
Connaught
Place
Chandni
Chowk
Janpath
Dilli Haat
South
Extension
Karol Bag
Palika Bazaar
Khan Market
Sarojini Nagar
Nehru Place
16

Famous Parks and Gardens in Delhi
The Mughal Garden
Lodi Garden
Shalimar Garden
Garden of Five
Senses
National Zoological
Park
17

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Udaipur
Dharamshala Tree House Resort in Achro

Neemrana Fort Palace
Murthal
Damdama Lake
Morni

A Visit to the Third
Weirdest Museum in
the World!

Mughal’s home 200 Years ago and
now backdrop for large scale
national events such as the
Republic Day and Independence
Day. Which Monument is this?
_E_ _O_T
RED FORT

This prestigious monument is a
mark of respect to all those
unknown soldiers who have
sacrificed their lives protecting an
entire nation.
_N_I_ _A_E
INDIA GATE

Sculptured with red sandstone
in the first 3 storeys while the
4th & 5th are made of marble
and sandstone.
Q_ _AB _I_AR
QUTAB MINAR

It looks like a Flower, A religious place
, a mesmerizing structure made of
pure white marble and standing
against a lush green landscape
_O_U_ T_ _P_E
LOTUS TEMPLE

A bite-size puffed ball consisting of a hollow,
filled with potato, chickpeas, onions, spices,
and flavored water and popped into one's
mouth whole.
G_ _ G_ _P_
GOL GAPPA

A dish combination of spicy white chickpeas
and a fried bread made from Plain flour . A
famous street food available in a radius of
500 Mts in Delhi.
C_O_A B_A_O_R_
CHOLA BHATOORA

Frozen dairy dessert originating in the Indian
subcontinent in the 16th century. It is often
described as "traditional Indian ice cream".
K_ _ _I
KULFI

3rd weirdest Museum in
the world
_ _ I_E_ _ _ _E_ _
TOILET MUSEUM

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