Heritage
The Mughal era garden built by Emperor Shah Jahan’s daughter will feature fountains, walkways, nursery and a boating facility
[…]India, for the first time, is hosting the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) meeting from July 21 to July 31 in New Delhi.
[…]Built approximately 1287 CE in rubble masonry, the Ghiyas ud din Balban tomb holds historical importance in the development of Indo-Islamic architecture, marking the first appearance of Islamic arches in India
[…]The coveted address, which is one of the only two double-storeyed bungalows in Lutyens’ zone, has been home to Lok Sabha speakers; Om Birla is now the only speaker after Balram Jakhar to occupy the house for two terms
[…]Shalimar Bagh, also known as Shalimar Garden, is a Mughal Garden located on the banks of Yamuna. It was named Aizzabad Bagh after Izz-un-Nissa, wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1653, who ordered its construction.
[…]The red sandstone tower, built in 13th century, pipped Red Fort to emerge as the most popular ASI-managed property in 2023-24
[…]MCD scraps plan to convert the 160-year-old Town Hall in Chandni Chowk into a hotel. The historic building will be conserved and repurposed for public use instead
[…]The project includes installation of over 1,000 lights and maintenance of the iconic fort’s rampart
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