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1- Humayun's Tomb
The Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his wife Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum), in 1558, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad.
Humayun's Tomb was the first garden tomb in India. The tomb was listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. and more than 150 Mughal family members is buried in Humayun's tomb.
Humayun's Tomb Delhi Address - Mathura Road, Opp. Dargah Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, Delhi, 110013
Monument Type - Tomb
Architectural style - Mughal
Humayun's Tomb Delhi Entry Fee - Indian tourist 50 and foreign tourist 600 Indian rupees
Humayun's Tomb Delhi Timings - 7 am to 6 pm
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common questions about Humayun tomb, Delhi
Q - What is special about Humayun's tomb?
Ans - The humayun tomb built in 1570, it is especially cultural importance as it was the first Garden tomb in India. It inspired many major Islamic architectural, such as in the construction of the Taj Mahal, Agra
in the complex of Humayun tomb many other tomb, which is good to visit and best for photography
Q - Why was Humayun's tomb built for?
Ans - Humayun tomb built for Mughal Emperor Humayun, it was built by his wife
The Humayun tomb was built by his first wife and chief Empress Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum). Construction began in 1565 and completed in 1572, the cost was 1.5 million Indian rupees,and it was fully paid by the Empress Bega Begum. Bega Begum had been so hurt over her husband Humayun death.
Empress Bega Begum decided to built a tomb for her husband, and built memorial for Humayun. it is magnificent mausoleum in the Indian subcontinent.
Q - Where is Humayun's tomb?
Ans - Location: Mathura road, Nizamuddin East, Delhi, India
Q - What is inside Humayun's tomb?
Ans - The design of Humayun tomb is of dressed stone clad in red sandstone with white and black inlaid marble. Humayun's tomb is a Garden tomb is also called the 'dormitory of the Mughals' it is believed as in the Humayun tomb chambers are buried more than 150 Mughal family members.
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3 - Jama Masjid, Delhi
Seating Capacity 25,000
Length 40 meters (130 feet)
Width 27 meters (89 feet)
Minaret height 41 metres (135 ft)
used Materials - Red sandstone, white marble
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4 - India Gate
The India Gate (earlier known as the All India War Memorial) it is a war memorial situated in new Delhi. It stands as a memorial to 84,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in in the First World War
5 - Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple is situated in Delhi, India, it is a Bahai Worship house. famous for its flower like shape, it is become a popular tourist attraction in the Delhi.
the same as all other Bahai Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open for all of religion. The building is 27 free standing marble clad petals arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, it has nine doors, which opens onto a central hall and Seating capacity of 2500 people.
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6 - Red Fort
The Red Fort or Lal Qila (लाल किला) is a historic fort in Delhi, it was the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan started construction of the Red Fort 12 May 1638 and was completed in 1648, actually Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Red fort architect was Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who as well architect the Taj Mahal.
Major places in Red Fort
Lahori Gate
Delhi Gate
Chhatta Chowk
Naubat Khana
Diwan e Aam
Nahr e Bihisht
Mumtaz Mahal
Rang Mahal
Khas Mahal
Diwan e khas
Hammam
Baoli
Moti Masjid
Hira Mahal
Hayat Bakhsh Bagh
Princes quarter
Time required - Around one hour
Red Fort Entry fee - Indian tourist 50 and foreign tourist 600 Indian rupees
Red Fort Delhi Timings - all opens, except Monday (09:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Red Fort Address - Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi
Red Fort Nearest Metro Station - Chandni Chowk Metro station
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7 - Akshardham
Swaminarayan Akshardham is a Hindu temple, it is spiritual and cultural campus in Delhi. The Akshardham temple is near to Noida. the complex displays of traditional & modern Hindu culture, spirituality, and great architecture. Inspired by Yogiji Maharaj and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it was constructed by Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha is a Hindu temple, it is spiritual and cultural campus in Delhi. The Akshardham temple is near to Noida. the complex displays of traditional & modern Hindu culture, spirituality, and great architecture. Inspired by Yogiji Maharaj and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it was constructed by Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS)
Opened 6th November 2005
Inspired by HH Yogiji Maharaj (1892-1971 CE)
Created by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Akshardham Mandir built by sandstone and marble
Akshardham Temple Timings - 10 am to 6:30 pm (Monday closed)
Akshardham Temple Address - NH 24, Pramukh Swami Maharaj Marg, New Delhi 110092
Akshardham Temple from Airport Delhi - 21 Km (1 Hour 30 minutes)
Akshardham Temple from Delhi Railway Stations -
Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station - 6 Km
New Delhi Railway Station - 11 Km
Old Delhi Railway Station - 10 Km
Akshardham Temple from Metro Station - Akshardham Metro - 350 meters (walk)
