New Delhi, Capital India It has a history dating back centuries, and includes distinctive collections of antiquities of historical importance.
Each of these groups is a jewel in the crown of the capital, so if you visit New Delhi, make sure not to miss seeing these magnificent structures.
Amazing Architectural Landmarks in New Delhi
Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi
Humayun's Tomb is special because its architecture was the main inspiration that led to the design of the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
It was built in 1569 after the death of Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1556, and its chief architect was Mirak Mirza Ghiyas of Persia.
The 25-acre plot on which the shrine is built contains a four-square garden divided into 36 identical squares.
During the partition of India and Pakistan, Humayun's Tomb became a refugee camp for about five years, causing extensive damage to the infrastructure in general.
Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb
Qutb Minar Tower, New Delhi
The founder of the Mamluk state, Qutb al-Din, built the first three floors of the tower and his son-in-law, Iltutmish, decorated it with stones and added a fourth floor.
When it was damaged by lightning, King Firoz Shah Tughlaq commissioned it to be repaired and added the fifth floor.
The first three floors are made of red sandstone and the two floors above are made of marble and sandstone.
There are stunning and ornate carvings of words from the Holy Quran on each floor.
Qutb Minar Tower
Qutb Minar Tower
Red Fort, New Delhi
Would you believe me if I told you that the Red Castle Was it white?
It was originally built of lime plaster, but when the structure began to peel, the British painted it red.
The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb also built the Pearl Mosque nearby.
The confluence of Persian, European and Indian architectural styles can be seen throughout the Red Fort's precincts.
Red Castle
Red Castle
Purana Qila Fort
The Purana Qira Fort is a harmonious blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles.
Where Sher Shah built the citadel with the city surrounding it.
The fort has three main gates – Humayun Darwaza, Talaqi Darwaza and Bara Darwaza.
The gates were surrounded by a moat through which the Yamuna River once flowed.
Purana Qila Fort
Purana Qila Fort
Grand Mosque
Shah Jahan ordered the construction of the Jama Masjid after the Red Fort, after he changed his capital from Agra to Shah Jahanabad (Old Delhi).
And The red sandstone and marble construction took about six years and its interiors resemble the Jama Masjid in Agra.
Also The floor of the mosque's outer courtyard is made of sandstone with marble strips marking out the prayer areas for the worshipper.
Grand Mosque
Grand Mosque
Safdar Jung Tomb
Safdar Jung Mausoleum is the mausoleum of Mirza Muqeem Abul Mansoor Khan – popularly known as Safdar Jung – made of sandstone and marble.
After his death, his son appealed to the Mughal emperor to allow him to erect a tomb for his father in New Delhi until he was allowed to erect the mausoleum.
The mausoleum was designed by an Ethiopian architect and was designed to resemble Humayun's Tomb.
Safdar Jung Tomb
Safdar Jung Tomb
Akshardham Temple
The complex of this Hindu temple is so vast and the construction so intricate that it takes almost half a day to tour the entire place properly.
Akshardham Temple recounts over 10,000 years of Indian history and culture.
And The main feature of the temple is the 18th-century statue of Yogi Swaminarayan, which stands 11 feet (3.4 m) tall.
Akshardham Temple
Lotus Temple
One of the most famous structures in India, the Lotus Temple is built of Greek marble in the shape of lotus petals.
Its design is not the only thing that makes it special, it is also considered the mother temple of South Asia.
In addition, the temple has received several important engineering awards at both national and international levels.
Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple
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