endurance [en-doo r–uh ns, –dyoo r-] noun 1. the fact or power of enduring or bearing pain, hardships, etc. 2. the ability or strength to continue or last, especially despite fatigue,stress, or other adverse conditions; stamina. 3. lasting quality; duration. These definitions are fitting for the Bada Gumbad, or Big Dome, at the Lodi Gardens in Delhi, which…
Tag: history
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…
Pic-A-Day Project: Flying High!
This is the famous rampart of the Red Fort, from where the Indian tricolor is unfurled every Independence Day by the Prime Minister of the country. The fort of course, has seen many a royal coronation and many a bloody battle, but today it is one of the most unmistakable symbols of the country’s independence….
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…
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 🙂
Wonder where this is?
Hello dear friends! Can you guess the name and location of this beautiful mosque in Delhi?
Wonder where this is?
Wear your thinking caps and guess where this is! HINT: This is the speculated grave of a very important persona in Delhi’s history!
Wonder where this is?
Or rather, I should say…Wonder what this is! This old Colonial-Mughal style building, created in 1891, can be seen near the Kashmiri Gate area of Delhi. Can you make a guess as to what was the original purpose of this building? Drop your answers here! Latest update: This is the old building of St. Stephen’s college,…
Wonder where this is?
Time to rack your memory again! Where have you seen this “chhatri” (umbrella)? Do you know what it is? HINT: This one’s at a very famous landmark in Delhi! Latest update: Guessed immediately! This structure is located at the Qutb Minar in Delhi. This was the cupola built by the British engineer Robert Smith in 1829…
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…
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