Tuesday 13 December 2011

historic tourism place

Delhi Historical Sites includes Quila Rai Pithora, Mehrauli, Siri, Tughlakabad, Firozabad, Shergarh, and Shahjehabanad as well as Humayun's Tomb, Purana Qila, Qutab Minar, Red Fort, Bahai Temple, Jama Mashjid and many more, which are considered as world heritage sites. 

Quila Rai Pithora, biult by Chauhan Rajputs was the first city located in the current South Delhi near Qutab Complex. It was the first seat of urban settlements in Delhi region. Quila Rai Pithora was established by Prithviraj Chauhan on the grounds of the Lal Kot, which was a fort of Anang Pal, a Tomar Rajput ruler. Quila Rai Pithora has great historical importance as it was the heart of commercial as well as political activities during that period. The Historical Sites at Delhi were built in different times during the reigns of different rulers. 

Mehrauli of Delhi known for the Qutab complex of monuments within the vicinity. It is in the outskirts of the southern part of Delhi near Gurgaon. Apart from Qutab minar, the area also hosts many tombs such as Sultan Garhi Tomb, Balban Tomb, Madhi Masjid, Palam Mosque and many more. Firozabad is the land of glass. It was known as Chandwar Nagar in the ancient times. The name Firozabad was given by Firoz Shah Mansab Dar in 1566 during the reign of Akbar. Tughlakabad was established by Ghiasuddin Tughlaq, a Turk Governor, who had invaded Delhi. 

Delhi Historical Sites are the reminiscent of the glorious past of the capital of India. 


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Quila Rai Pithora


Quila Rai Pithora, established by Chauhan Rajputs was the first city located in the current South Delhi near Qutab Complex. Quila Rai Pithora of Delhi is the oldest incarnations of the city. Thus being built in the 10th century, it is one of the important Delhi Historical Sites. Quila Rai Pithora in Delhi was the first seat of urban settlements in Delhi region. 

Quila Rai Pithora was established on the grounds of the Lal Kot, which was a fort of Anang Pal, a Tomar Rajput ruler. After the Rajput ruler, Prithviraj Chauhan came to the power, the Lal Kot was converted to a major fort city. It was built on the remains of another city, which had existed there. As a matter of fact, the materials of the previous city were also used in building the Quila Rai Pithora. The city was surrounded by a wall of 10 to 18 meters for safety and protection. This wall was further surrounded by a ditch to ensure complete security. There were 13 gates of the city, though none of them remain today. 

Quila Rai Pithora has great historical importance as it was the heart of commercial as well as political activities during that period


Mehrauli


Mehrauli is in the outskirts of the southern part of Delhi near Gurgaon. Mehrauli of Delhi known for the Qutab complex of monuments within the vicinity. Mehrauli in Delhi is close to the Qutab Minar, which is one of the important heritage sites of the city. Apart from Qutab minar, the area also hosts many tombs such as Sultan Garhi Tomb, Balban Tomb, Madhi Masjid, Palam Mosque and many more. Like all other Delhi Historical Sites, Mehrauli is also well planned. 

The Mehrauli Darbar complex is about 2 km from the Qutub Minar. As Mehrauli is a residential complex, there are many schools and hospitals withing the close proximity. For the health of the people, resorts like Kairali Health Resort were made. Mehrauli also hosts famous institutions for higher studies like Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Indian Institute of Mass Communication and several more. With time the area has turned into an educational area of Delhi. 

Areas under Mehrauli



  • Khanpur
  • Malviya Nagar
  • Saket
The Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 17 kilometers and the New Delhi Railway Stations are at a distance of 18 kilometers from Mehrauli. Mehrauli has lot of shopping areas, restaurants and hotels. 


Siri


Siri is one of the important historical sites of Delhi and is visited by a number of tourists every year. Siri is famous as the second historical city of Delhi and is situated to the north of Mehrauli. It has been noted from the history of Siri that it was built around 1303AD by Sultan Alaud-Din Khilji, a mighty ruler belonging to the Khilji dynasty. 

The city was constructed on a grand scale with some palaces and many similar structures. The 7 gates of Siri, were built so that the people could enter and leave the city, through them. The structures had not been able to withstand the ravages of time and it is said that the main palace was magnificent and embellished with expensive gems and stones.

Attractions of Siri



Siri is specked with some ruins, which are historically important, but the most important attraction of the city is the Siri Fort. People can have a glimpse of the past grandeur of Siri, by visiting the Siri Fort. It is situated east of Hauz Khas, very close to the Asian Games Village area. 

The ruins of Tohfewala Gumbad Masjid belonged to the Khilji period and people are all praises for its magnificent architecture and sloping wall. 

The ruins of Siri as well as the Siri Fort are very popular tourist attractions. 









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