If you want to see some historical places, then check out these historical places in Delhi.
Qutub Minar:
Delhi has India’s tallest monument. The 73-meter long Qutub Minar is one of the best places to visit. It is located in Mehrauli, which also houses several other archaeological sites. Qutub Minar has many vital structures in the same area, including the Tomb of Iltutmish, Alai –Darwaja, and Tomb of Imam Zamin. It is the world’s UNESCO heritage site.
India Gate:
One of the must-visit places in Delhi, India Gate, has the names of 70,000 Indian Army soldiers etched on it, who fought the First World War (1914-1918).
Lodi Garden:
Another historical place, Lodhi Garden, falls under the New Delhi area and is spread over 90 acres. The garden houses Mohammed Shah’s Tomb and the Tomb of Sikandar Lodi, Shisha Gumbad, and Bara Gumbad. Apart from these things, the park houses architectural works done by the Lodis in the 15th century. It is one of the protected sites of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). It is to be noted that the Lodi dynasty was the last one of the Delhi Sultanate.
Humayun’s Tomb:
The tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, the site falls under Nizamuddin East in Delhi. The 450-year-old tomb is a popular site and was also visited by former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama in 2010. He called the place “spectacular.” It is also believed that Humayun’s Tomb inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Mirza Ghalib’s House:
Famously called Mirza Ghalib’s Haveli, the site is located in the Ballimaran area of Old Delhi. It has been declared a heritage site by ASI. The building provides an insight into the lifestyle of Mirza Ghalib, a 19thcentury Urdu poet. The walls are covered with massive portraits of Ghalib and his famous couplets.
