Visiting the Minarets and Tombs of Dehli
August 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dehli, India’s capital, is a major center for commerce as well as government. It is also an attractive tourist destination, with historical tombs and minareted mosques in various styles to reward a visitor’s inspection. The most prominent ones offer a survey of sites available for inspection.
Humanyun’s Tomb
The Mughal Emperor Humayun is interred in a tomb built by his wife in 1562 CE. It is known for its early use of red sandstone in monumental architecture and its status as the subcontinent’s first garden tomb.
Nizam-ud-din’s Dharga
Nizam-ud-din Auliya was a Sufi saint. His dargah, or mausoleum, is the destination of the pilgrimages of thousands of Muslims weekly as well as tourists of other religions. The square tomb features carved pillars supporting marble screens.
Qutub Minar
The tallest brick minaret in the world is Qutub Minar, which is also India’s tallest tower. Built of red sandstone, it sits in the midst of other structures, ruined and intact, from the ancient and medieval periods.
Masjid-i Jahn-Num
The Jama Masjid, built by Shah Jahan in 1628 CE, is the largest mosque in India. It is famous for Friday prayers in its courtyard which is able to hold up to 25,000 people.
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