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 A Historical City – Delhi.

 Delhi is a historical city. Many historical remnants are scattered all over the city. They have been the silent spectators of the rise and fall of empires. It is proud to have numerous world heritage sites. It is a centre of power. It is the capital of our country.

Barring a few occasions, Delhi has all along enjoyed a pride of place among the major cities. During the medieval period it was a big centre of power and politics. Even under the British, the city enjoyed the same status. The archaeological monuments, buildings, museums and minarets are reflections of its glorious past. The buildings, roads, etc. named after eminent personality’s neonate the importance that the city enjoyed in the past.

In the ancient times the city was known as Indraprastha. It rose to power and eminence. The rulers who came to power made monuments, buildings, temples, mosques, tombs, churches, palaces, etc. They serve as great source of information on social, political, religious, economic and cultural life of contemporary society. They contain great architectural beauty, historical value and tremendous visual delight. They offer great attraction to the tourists—from within and outside the country. They are good source of foreign exchange earnings.

In Delhi, there are Lai Quila, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb, Iron Pillar, Jantar Mantar, Lotus Temple, etc. Some of which represent the ancient or medieval time while some of them came into existence in modern times. The Qutub

Minar, a historical heritage, is one of the greatest attractions for the tourists in Delhi. The Jama Masjid, built by Shah Jahan, is a great historical monument apart from being a place of worship. It is one of the biggest mosques in Asia. Its beauty and grandeur are worth seeing. This majestic structure silently narrates the glorious past. The Jantar Mantar is an architectural wonder. Located in the Central part of the city, it is a brilliant example of architectural excellence in India. This monument is of great astrological importance. Red Fort, another historical / monument are a great tourist attraction in the city. Built in red sandstone, it presents majestically the architectural skills of the past.

The monuments reflect our culture, tradition, art and design. Most of them are related to some historical events. Thus, they have great historical and archaeological importance. They symbolise our rich culture and architectural skills and excellence.