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Beyond Delhi Gate lie the banks of Yamuna,
marked by a series of memorials to India's leaders,
of which the most prominent is that of Mahatma
Gandhi at Rajghat.
To
the South of Firoz Shah Kotla (where the
ruins of the city Firozabad lie) is the Pragati
Maidan, a permanent exhibitions center. Close
by is the Purana Qila, a silent witness
to the crucial struggle between Mughal Emperor
Humayun and his formidable Afghan rival Sher Shah
Suri in the 16th century. Today it is the venue
for the Delhi's annual flower show.
Located
in South Delhi are historical sites such
as the Lodhi Gardens and Tombs, Safdarjangs's
Tombs, Hazrat Nizamuddins's Dargah,
and Humayun's Tomb. Humayuns Tomb is the
best examples in Delhi of the early Mughal style
of tomb and should be visited preferably before
visiting the Taj in Agra.
The
Qutub Miner 15 km. South of New Delhi, dates from
the on set of Muslim rule in India and is a fine
examples of early Afghan architecture.
The
Miner itself is a soaring tower of victory, the
building of which started in 1139, immediately
after the defeat of the last Hindu Kingdom in
Delhi. It is nearly 73 meters high and tapers
from a 15-meter diameter base to just 2 1/2 meters
at the top. The tower has five distinct storeys,
each marked by a project balcony.
North
of Tughlaqabad, is the Bahai House of Worship,
architecturally really striking. Constructed in
1980-81, the latest of the seven Bahai centers
in different parts of the world, it is built out
of white marble and is in the shape of a lotus.
It is set amidst pools and gardens, and adherents
of any faith are free to visit the temple and
pray or meditate. When floodlit at dusk, it is
particularly.
Apart
from the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Red Fort and
the Jam Massaged in Delhi are remarkable examples
of the mature Mughal Style that developed under
Shahjahan's patronage. They - the twin jewels
of Shah Jahanabad (Old Delhi), the city that Shah
Gahanna built The Red Rut (Lii Quila) was built
between this city and the river Yamaha and was
modeled on the Agar Fort.
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