Qutb Complex is the best monument to understand few first muslim rulers and involution of architecture and art from stone to brick work, usage of Hindu art to splendid arabic and persian art of inscriptions from late 12th century to mid 14th century. This is unique architectural heritage conglomeration of contribution by Pritvi Raj Chauhan, Tomar Anangpal, […]
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Humayun’s Tomb – Day 2 in Delhi
This is a marvel piece of Mughul (persion architects) architecture from where the double dome arch started and building tombs with mature garden around. Taj mahal and Red fort are some examples which followed later. Almost all The tombs inside are unnamed and it seems addition in tomb buildings are done by local chiefs and clergy also.
Red Fort – Day 1 at Delhi
Red Fort – Day 1 at Delhi On first day of my visit to Delhi I had half a day at my disposal and I planned to visit India gate and Red Fort. Red fort was constructed as a capital of seventh city Shah Jahanabad so it may be counted as part of seventh city of […]
Delhi- A City Of Seven Cities
A very few cities in India can claim the long continuity and capital status that Delhi has faced. It was pride for rulers to rule over Delhi be it from the time of Mohammed bin Qasim in 8th century to British who later changed the capital from Kolkatta to Delhi. A treasure of about 1300 listed monuments I can say this city enjoys entire history of North India and all significant rulers have ruled over Delhi since last 2500 years.