World Heritage Sites of Delhi

Every nook and corner of our world is embellished with various wonderful sites that are of historical and cultural significance. These are known as Heritage sites as they are the legacy of the past. These are prime source of inspiration for people.

World Heritage Sites can be defined as those sites which belongs to all the people, irrespective of the territory on which they are located. Some of the famous World Heritage Sites in the world are East Africa, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and many more.

Even our nation has an endless array of World Heritage Sites. Some are of architectural brilliance whereas some are of natural beauty. Taj Mahal, Khajuraho temples, Ellora and Ajanta caves, Kajiranga National Park, Kaeladeo Ghana National Park and many more are some famous World Heritage Sites of India.

Delhi, the nation capital is also dotted with three popular World Heritage Sites. They are Red Fort or Lal Quilla, Humayun's Tomb, and Qutub Minar. These three architectural masterpieces are the most sought after tourist sites in Delhi due to their historical value. They belongs to the Mughal era.

Red Fort:
The imposing Red Fort which was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan from 1638 to 1648 is the pride of Delhi. This monument built in red sand stone is also called as Lal Quila. Its one of the significant place of India from where the Prime Minister of India addresses to the entire nation on the occasion of the Independence day and Republic day. This fort has some beautiful buildings namely Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, and Rang Mahal. The Rang Mahal houses the famous lotus shaped fountain. Red fort is also known for its beautiful gardens, mosque and various halls.

Humayun's Tomb:

As the name suggest, it is the tomb of the second Mughal Emperor Humayun. This tomb was built in 1570 A.D by Haji Begum, wife of Humayan. It is an octagonal shape massive tomb which has a bath chamber, sand stone mausoleum and a pavilion. This tomb comprises a squat building with high arched entrances topped by a bulbous dome and surrounded by formal gardens.The tomb of Humayun's wife and the tomb of Humayun's barber are built in red-white sandstone and black-yellow marble respectively, are also positioned in the garden.

Qutab Minar:

The first Mughal emperor Qutab-ud-din Aybaq has built Qutub Minar, as a symbol of victory over Delhi's last Hindu Kingdom. It is a 72.5 meter high minaret built in the year 1193 A.D. It is the world's tallest brick tower which was constructed to symbolize the establishment of the Islamic rule on Delhi. It is positioned at the Qutub complex, amidst the ruins of the Jain temples whose stones were used to built this high minaret.

The top most storey of this tower was constructed by Firoz Shah Tughluq in 1386 A.D. The tower tapers from 14.3 meters in diameter at the base to 2.5 meters at the top. There are 379 steps in this tower. The stairs inside the tower coil very steeply and the interior of the tower has been closed to visitors since a stampede during a school trip in 1979 resulted in a number of deaths.

So, whenever you visit Delhi, don't miss out to visit these three famous World Heritage Site of Delhi.

World Heritage Sites In Delhi
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