Do you recognize this temple- widely believed to be one of the five surviving temples from the Mahabharata period in Delhi? This is the temple of Yog Maya in Mehrauli, close to Qutb complex and Adham Khan’s tomb. The current structure is a 19th century one, but a devi temple is believed to have been…
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Wonder where this is?
An ornate little tomb cordoned off from the world…do you know what or where this is, dear readers? Update: This is the mausoleum of Atgah Khan, foster-father to Mughal Emperor Akbar, and minister at his court. He was murdered by Adham Khan (a foster-brother of Akbar, not Atgah Khan’s son) out of jealousy. Those who’ve seen…
Wonder where is this?
Hello dear friends, do you know what and where is historic cemetery is? Look out for our article on this coming up soon! And in the meanwhile, would you like to make a few guesses? Latest update: This is the Delhi War Cemetery at the Delhi Cantonment near Naraina. There is a stately memorial inside, that commemorates…
An alternate view | Red Fort, Delhi
The first point to be ‘ticked’ off the list when a traveler visits Delhi is usually the Red Fort, the beautiful red-sandstone-and-marble citadel built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648 AD. Though not much of its splendor remains, visitors are still touched by the imagined beauty of the palaces where Mughal life once…
Forgotten mosque | Madhi Masjid, Delhi
Today is World Heritage Day, or more formally, the International Monuments and Sites Day, a day dedicated to raise public awareness about the natural and cultural heritage of the world. What an apt opportunity for me to share with you some pictures of a beautiful old mosque that I came upon recently!
At the end of the tunnel | Tughlaqabad Fort, Delhi
Once upon a time, many centuries ago, the mighty military rulers of the Tughlaq dynasty built a fort in Delhi. They called it Tughlaqabad. And although it had walls as thick as can be- standing sternly, majestically, almost menacingly, to this day- the ravages of time have badly crumbled up the buildings within it, until…
Wonder where this is?
Hello dear friends! It’s time to play the little quiz again….where have you seen this unique monument? Please drop your answers on our facebook page 🙂
A set of pictures from the just concluded Turkish Fest at Delhi
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Wonder where this is?
Hello dear friends! Can you guess the name and location of this beautiful mosque in Delhi?
Wonder where this is?
Okay, here’s a quiz for the blog watchers… have you visited this beautiful monument yet? Tell us the name if you remember! Latest update: Many seem to confuse this with the Jama Masjid of Delhi. This beautiful mosque is actually the Zeenat ul Masjid, built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb by his daughter…
Wonder where this is?
Take a shot at guessing this one… you know what to do! just post your reply on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DateWithDelhi and check out what others have guessed as well 🙂 Latest update: This is the Dargah (shrine) of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, a Sufi saint of the 14th century who remains loved and revered by thousands to…
Wonder where this is?
Can you recognize this busy crossroad in Delhi? Do you know the name of this monument? Post your answer here! https://www.facebook.com/DateWithDelhi Latest update: Many Delhiites seem to remember seeing this monument at the busy Mathura Road- Lodi Road intersection, very near Nizamuddin and heralding the heritage buildings within the Humayun’s Tomb complex. It has a striking…
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