Forts and Monuments Delhi

This solemn monument was built in memory of the 90,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I.

It was built in 1931, designed by Lutyens, and was originally called the All India War Memorial.The names of the soldiers are inscribed on the walls of the arc of the gate.

The 7.2 metre high pillar, standing within the Qutb Minar complex, is a proof of India's advanced knowledge of metallurgy 2000 years ago.For it continues to stand, even today, rust-free. The pillar was erected

In 1538, the Mughal emperor Humayun laid the foundations of his city named Dinpanah,ss or the Refuge of the Faithful. The inner citadel of this city is today called Purana Qila or the Old Fort.

The highest stone tower in India, the Qutub Minar was built by Qutbuddin Aibak, the viceroy of Mohammed Ghori in 1192. It was built to celebrate Ghori's victory over the Rajputs.

4 km away from Janpath to the N-East of Feroz Shah near Delhi Gate at Ring Rd on the bank of Jamuna situated Rajghat.Jawaharlal Nehru Rd also ends opp. Rajghat. On 31st Jan. 1948, Mahatma Gandhi's last rites was performed here.

The house that houses the President of India and the house that boasts of having welcomed the most powerful men in history.The Rashtrapati Bhavan was designed by Edwin Lutyens and built in 1931, to be the central point of the British power in Delhi.

To the north of Rajghat is Santiban. 1st Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's last rites was performed here on 27 May, 1964.

The memorial was built in memory of the Indian soldiers who perished in World War I. The Bhavan is closed to public on Mondays and on all public holidays.