A Visit to a Historical Place
A Visit to a Historical Place
It is a fascinating adventure. I had one such experience during the . last winter, when I happened to visit Delhi. My uncle lives in Delhi. It is about six hundred kilometers away from Kanpur.
We reached Delhi by train. First, we went to our uncle’s home. After some rest, we undertook a visit to Delhi. Delhi is a historical city. It is the silent witness to the rise and fall of the empires. It has been called by different names in different periods of time. It was called Indraprastha during the ancient times. It came to be known as Tughlaqabad in medieval period. The rise and fall of history is manifested in its numerous forts, mosques, tombs, minarets, monuments and historical buildings scattered in different parts.
On the one hand, there are Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, Humanyun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar which narrate the glorious past of India. While Rashtrapati Bhawan, Lotus Temple, Parliament, to name a few, are the wonders of modern times. The Red Fort is the landmark of Delhi. It stands on the bank of river Yamuna. It was built by Shah Jehan. It consisted of Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Rang Mahal, etc. Shah Jehan used to meet the public in one of its portion. Its different portions were used for different purposes. The Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag here on every Independence Day and addresses to the nation from its rampart.
The majestic India Gate is another landmark of the capital of our country. It was built in the memory of those soldiers who laid down their lives during the First World War. It is a big picnic spot. It is always crowded by the tourists. Located at a little distance from here is the Rashtrapati Bhawan and the parliament. The Rashtrapati Bhawan was built during the British period. It was the official residence of the Viceroy of India. It extends to a large area. The circular parliament building is a wonderful piece of architecture. It was also built the English. The Jantar Mantar,
It is a fascinating adventure. I had one such experience during the . last winter, when I happened to visit Delhi. My uncle lives in Delhi. It is about six hundred kilometers away from Kanpur.
We reached Delhi by train. First, we went to our uncle’s home. After some rest, we undertook a visit to Delhi. Delhi is a historical city. It is the silent witness to the rise and fall of the empires. It has been called by different names in different periods of time. It was called Indraprastha during the ancient times. It came to be known as Tughlaqabad in medieval period. The rise and fall of history is manifested in its numerous forts, mosques, tombs, minarets, monuments and historical buildings scattered in different parts.
On the one hand, there are Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, Humanyun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar which narrate the glorious past of India. While Rashtrapati Bhawan, Lotus Temple, Parliament, to name a few, are the wonders of modern times. The Red Fort is the landmark of Delhi. It stands on the bank of river Yamuna. It was built by Shah Jehan. It consisted of Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Rang Mahal, etc. Shah Jehan used to meet the public in one of its portion. Its different portions were used for different purposes. The Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag here on every Independence Day and addresses to the nation from its rampart.
The majestic India Gate is another landmark of the capital of our country. It was built in the memory of those soldiers who laid down their lives during the First World War. It is a big picnic spot. It is always crowded by the tourists. Located at a little distance from here is the Rashtrapati Bhawan and the parliament. The Rashtrapati Bhawan was built during the British period. It was the official residence of the Viceroy of India. It extends to a large area. The circular parliament building is a wonderful piece of architecture. It was also built the English. The Jantar Mantar,