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Journey through Time: Fascinating Facts about Delhi's Rich Heritage

Delhi is home to several iconic historical sites, including the magnificent Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, and Jama Masjid. These architectural wonders are testaments to the city's grand past.

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Safdarjung Tomb, Delhi Built in the year 1754, Safdarjung Tomb is the last garden tomb constructed in the late Mughal Empire Style. It is the sandstone and Marble mausoleum of the Mughal statesman Mirza Muqim Abul Mansur Khan who was popularly known as Safdarjung. This monumental tomb seems to have an architectural inspiration drawn from the Humayun tomb, whereas for its construction slabs from the tomb of Abdul Rahim Khankhana were used. #monument #mobilephotography #heritage #history #safdarjungtomb #delhi #india #delhigram #safdarjung #delhidiaries #sodelhi #travel #photography #incredibleindia #architecture #delhitourism #delhiblogger #dfordelhi #tomb #mughalarchitecture #photooftheday #travelphotography #delhiheritage #safdarjungstomb #indiapictures #delhiwale #delhihistory #photographers #delhiboyashish (at Safdarjung's Tomb Heritage Walks) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAg03whNiS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The historical cities of Delhi

Delhi is composed of not one but many historical cities. In this article, we briefly discuss each of these cities, who built them and what is their location.

In the medieval ages, as different kings, sultans, and emperors ascended to the throne of Delhi, they often sought fit to establish a new capital city for themselves and their dynasty. Sometimes the cities of Delhi are called the seven cities and sometimes the eight cities of Delhi, depending on how we count them and what is included in each city.

The historical cities of Delhi, named in chronological order, are as follows: 

Lal Kot or Qila Rai Pithora: This was the fort city built and expanded by the Tomar and Chauhan rulers (possibly building up from even earlier constructions by Rajput and other rulers) before the conquest by Mohammed Ghori. It mainly consists of the remnants of a fort and located in South Delhi near Saket, including parts of Mahrauli. 

Mehrauli: This city is sometimes included in Lal Kot since the boundaries are overlapping. It includes the Mahrauli archeological park and the Qutub Minar complex. It was built by Qutubuddin Aibak after the Islamic conquest of Delhi, with Mohammed Ghori’s victory over Prithviraj Chauhan in the 1192 second battle of Terain. The boundaries were further expanded by his successors including Iltutmish. It is located in South Delhi near Mehrauli, its boundaries overlap with Qila Rai Pithora. 

Siri: This was the city built by the Khalji rulers that flourished in 14th century, and later expanded by Sher Shah Suri. It was built with thick walls to keep out the Mogol invaders. It encompasses the Siri fort and surrounding areas. It is mainly located near Hauz Khas, including parts of Siri Fort and the village of Shahpur Jat. 

Tughlaqabad and Jahanpanah: These were the cities built by the Tughlaq rulers in the 14th century. Tughlaqabad was started by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq who built the Tughlaqabad fort, and whose tomb lies across the road from the fort. Tughlaqabad also includes the nearby Adilabad fort. Jahanpanah was started by Mohammed Tughlaq in 1325 AD who combined the existing fortifications of Delhi, Siri and Tughlaqabad. It includes structures such as Bijay Mandal palace ruins and Begumpur mosque. Parts of Jahanpanah are located towards the South of Delhi near Panchsheel enclave and Malviya Nagar. 

Firozabad: This was founded by Firoze Tughlaq in 1354 AD. It includes parts of Hauz Khas lake and Feroze Shah Kotla fort and madarsa. It is located near the Hauz Khas village and the deer park nearby.  

Shergarh: This was built by Sher Shah Suri and his successors in the 16th century, although its city limits and surrounding areas also include some ancient parts said to date from the time of the Pandavas. It includes structures such as Purana Qila, Humayun’s tomb, Sunder nursery and Nizamuddin area. This was built over the boundaries of Dinpanah, a city that was started by the Mughal emperor Humayun before he was defeated by Sher Shah Suri in battle. 

Shahjahanabad: This was the city built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and named after him. The red fort and surrounding areas were completed and inaugurated in 1648 AD. Shahjahanabad encompasses the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni chowk and localities such as Daryaganj. It is located in the north of Delhi in what is often called old Delhi. This has a number of still surviving old city walls and gates such as Kashmere gate, Ajmeri gate and Mori gate. 

New Delhi: This was the city built by the British rulers of India as the new capital of British India when the capital was moved from Calcutta in 1911. It includes the magnificent Raj path connecting the India gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan, secretariat buildings, many of the central government offices such as Rail Bhavan, as well as markets such as Connaught place. After independence, New Delhi remained the capital of free India and many more government buildings were added.

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Recently an ancient #Hanumanmandir and a 600 years old #GuruRavidasTemple were razed by the authorities allegedly sighting them as illegal. This systematic depletion of #DelhiHistory is being done by a nexus of #CentralGovernment officials #DelhiGovernment officials as well as the judiciary sitting at the #CourtsofIndia. However, the removal of illegal structure is done in India on the basis of #VoteBank and political alignment of the people in power. If you go by the facts, the whole of the ghetto around the #NizamuddinDargah is illegal. Bangladeshis found refuge by paying some amount to the local politicians, decades ago and now it would be next to impossible for the system to remove these encroachments. The historical structures have been so encroached to make them look part of the houses/ buildings. In the image you can clearly see the historical structures being engulfed by the encroached structures. Neither the court nor any of the government could ever touch these encroachments. So the narrative that ran during the anti-CAA protests that muslims being in danger is a blatant lie instead they are the strongest community in India. Equality doesn’t exist be it for religion or for anything else. It’s the show of strength that still rules the world. The local maulanas take money for running businesses around the dargah. They decide who gets to stand or sit where in the dargah. So basically .. the world is a shit show of politicians and mafias #RobbingDelhi #Dilli #LootiPittyDilli #EncroachedDelhi #Emcroachment #Illegal #Invasion #Invaders #historicalplace #History #Monument @archaelogical_facts @narendramodi @hardeepspuri @arvindkejriwal @officialsupremecourtofindia @supreme_court_india. (at Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJz8QbBJtP_/?igshid=6sqyxjw59tmd

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Doorways to heaven❤️ Are you also a door enthusiast? Sometimes old ruins make you wonder what stands behind it! Then make sure you do take a walk till #naughara , Chandni Chowk! It has beautiful nine houses which were built in the 18th century. There's also a Jain Temple at the end of the lane. Mughal architecture, carved stones facades, intrinsic flowers... and the potted gardens!! This is also a part of Dilli 6 that needs you to visit and know more about! Naughara remains one of the most charming galis of Shahjahanbad . . FOLLOW ➡️ @sisterscorner.india FOLLOW ➡️ facebook.com/vasudevasisters . . . #sisterscorner @rjdivyaa #sisterswhotravel #sisterswhoeat #sisterswhoblog #blogger #sisters #vasudevasisters #instagram #instadaily #delhiblogger #delhiheritage #delhihistory (at Chandni Chowk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGMn1F7Jno5/?igshid=1ww8dp9rzb9d

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Rashtrapati Bhavan was the erstwhile residence of the British Viceroy. Its architect was Edwin Landseer Lutyens. The decision to build a residence in New Delhi for the British Viceroy was taken after it was decided in the Delhi Durbar of 1911 that the capital of India would be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in the same year. It was constructed to affirm the permanence of British rule in India. This building gave the impression, in the words of a critique, the setting of a perpetual Durbar. The building and its surroundings were supposed to be 'an empire in stone', 'exercising imperial sway' and containing in it, "the abode of a disinterested elite whose rule was imposed from above". That 'empire in stone' and the perpetual Durbar was transformed to be the permanent institution of democracy on 26th January 1950 when Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India and occupied this building to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of India. It was from that day that this building was renamed as Rashtrapati Bhavan - the President's House. . . . . . . . . . #president #presidenthouseofindia #delhi #lutyensdelhi #illuminated #british #britisharchitecture #indianarchitecture #delhihistory #sodelhi #llbdelhincr #india #incredibleindia #capitalofindia #memoriesofindia #colorsofindia #delhitourism #travel #nomad #explorer #travelblogger #visitdelhi #visitindia #instadelhi #delhigram #picoftheday #instapic #traveler #travelphotography #travelpics (at President House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6T0Prgd1l/?igshid=7ctue0a8hyvm

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Tomb of Firoz shah Tughlaq Hauz khas,New Delhi Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a Turkic Muslim ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi from 1351 to 1388. * * Unlike his predecessors ,he worked majorly for development of infrastructure in his kingdom. He built schools, hospitals, river canals, reservoirs, rest houses among other things. A few of his architectural brilliance can be witnessed in the irrigation works and renovation of monuments like the Qutub Minar, Sultan Ghari and Suraj Kund. He is also known for erecting two Ashokan Pillars that he had specially ordered and had them transported from Meerut and Ambala. Similarly, the Sultan is also credited for establishing the Madrasa [Islamic School] and several Monuments on the eastern and southern banks of the Hauz-e-khas or royal Water Tank built by Allaudin Khalji. * * He is also known as the father of irrigation in India. * * Feroz Shah died at the age of ninety due to infirmities caused by three years of illness between 1385 and 1388. * * His tomb is plain with a square chamber of plastered rubble masonry with high but slightly battered walls and a lofty dome. The austere exterior is contrasted with the interior which has finely carved plaster work. The tomb contains four unmarked grave and the central grave is that of Firuz Shah, the others are of his sons and grandsons. #tughlaqdynasty #history #heritageofdelhi #heritagesite #hauzkhas #heritagephotography #heritagepreservation #heritage #tombs #sultanate #travel_gram #incredibledelhi #incredibleindia #exploredelhi #delhimonuments #delhihistory #delhitourism #delhiphotography #monumentphotography #monuments #delhi_gram #delhivibes #historybuff #heritagestructures #heritagearchitecture #heritageindia https://www.instagram.com/p/CCLnfUUBmLd/?igshid=1rijvupjhpa20

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Safdarjung Tomb, New Delhi Safdarjung's tomb is a sandstone and marble mausoleum in Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style for Nawab Safdarjung. The monument has an ambience of spaciousness and an imposing presence with its domed and arched red, brown and white coloured structures. Architectural style: Mughal architecture Opened: 1754 Burials: Safdar Jang #safdarjungtomb #delhi #india #delhigram #safdarjung #delhidiaries #sodelhi #travel #photography #incredibleindia #architecture #delhitourism #delhiblogger #dfordelhi #tomb #mughalarchitecture #photooftheday #travelphotography #delhiheritage #safdarjungstomb #indiapictures #delhiwale #delhihistory #photographers #delhiboyashish #tripotocommunity #monument #mobilephotography #heritage #history (at Safdarjung's Tomb Heritage Walks) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co_f6eFL6F_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Every doorway, every intersection has a story. - Katherine Dunn Wonder how many stories at this doorway. #wanderlust #wandergram #finditonamap #incredibleindia #sundayperambulation #sunnyday #morningwellspent #travelstories #traveladventure #delhimonuments #delhihistory #delhigram #delhiigers #sundernursery https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zswebgazD/?igshid=ga5xp1gtoit4