Introduction The Rashtrapati Bhavan (Sanskrit for Presidential House) or The Official Residence of the Head of the State is the official residence of the President of India, located at Raisina Hill in New Delhi, India. Until 1950, people knew it as “Viceroy’s House,” and it served as the residence of the Viceroy and Governor-General of […]
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The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body in India. Founded in 1919, the Parliament alone possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all political bodies in India. The Parliament of India comprises the President of India and the two Houses, Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States). The
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History of Salimgarh Fort Salim Shah Suri, son of Sher Shah Suri built this fort in 1546 AD, on a former island of the Yamuna River. This fort was named Salimgarh Fort. There was a pause in Mughal rule when in 1540 AD Sher Shah Suri defeated the Mughal Emperor Humayun (and ousted him from
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The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the largest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid stands across the road in front of the Red Fort. Built between 1644 and 1658, it is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The spacious courtyard of the masjid holds
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Explore the world’s top 10 beaches, each a paradise of pristine sands, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking scenery. These destinations offer the perfect escape, whether you’re seeking relaxation, adventure, or natural beauty. Copacabana Beach in Brazil Copacabana Beach is located in the Babin Kuk area. It is situated at the tip of the Lapad Bay and
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About The Moghul Tomb Humayun’s Tomb, the final resting place of Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India, was commissioned by his widow, Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam, in 1569, fourteen years after he died in 1556. While there is no recorded evidence of Humayun’s involvement in planning the tomb, it is widely
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About Jantar Mantar: A unique structure raised in 1724, now lies in the heart of Delhi’s commercial center near Connaught Place. Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur raised the Jantar Mantar, one of several astronomical observatories, as part of the five built by him. Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah tasked him with revising the calendar and
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One does not have to go far to see the Old Fort (Purana Qila) standing stoically amidst wild greenery. Built on the site of the most ancient of the numerous cities of Delhi. Indraprastha, Purana Quila is roughly rectangular having a circuit of nearly two kilometers. Purana Qila is the inner citadel of the city
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About India Gate At the center of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an “Arc-de-Triomphe” like archway in the middle of a crossroad. Almost similar to its French counterpart. It commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during World War I. The memorial bears the
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Formerly known as Birla House or Birla Bhavan, Gandhi Smriti Monument, is situated on Tees January Road in New Delhi, India. Gandhi Smriti Monument is a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. The location where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and was assassinated on January 30, 1948, was originally the house
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