Archive for December, 2009
Isa Khan Tomb, New Delhi
Isa Khan Niyazi was a noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri. Isa Khan Tomb Enclosure is located just outside the Humayun’s Tomb. The Enclosure has his tomb and a mosque, which were built in 1547-48, during his lifetime. The entrance is through a picturesque gate, symmetrical even though in ruins. The tomb’s layout [...]
Sabz Burj, New Delhi
It is a monument that one can not miss because it is located at the busy Mathura Road crossing. Sabz Burj means Green Dome. However, the dome is predominantly blue. Actually, it was green initially, but as a part of restoration work, the dome has become blue. And, for this reason, it is also known [...]
National Zoological Park, New Delhi
The National Zoological Park, New Delhi, popularly known as the Delhi Zoo, is located on the Mathura Road, just next to the Old Fort, or Purana Qila. It was established in November 1959 after six years of work at various levels. The zoo has a forest-cum-park like environment without any kind of pollution. A visit [...]
Monuments near Old Fort, New Delhi
KHAIR-UL-MANAZIL Khair-ul-Manazil is located just opposite to Old Fort. Khair-ul-Manazil means the best of houses. It was built by Maham Anga, who was the wet nurse of Mughal emperor Akbar. Maham Anga is also referred as Akbar’s foster mother, as his own mother Hamida Banu Begum was mostly away with his father Humayun in exile. [...]
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