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The Prime Minister ‘s OfficeAnd the Defense Ministry are located Within the two blocks: North and South
Red sandstone and marble, arches, domes, and geometric design inlaids are striking features of
the Persian style architecture
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Museum and LibraryOriginally a residence for the Commander-in-Chief of British ForcesBefore Nehru and Family moved in, known as Teen Murti BhavanIndia’s First Prime Minister from 1947 to 1964
Brick and Plaster Astronomical Instruments at Jantar MantarSawai Jai Singh II built this observatory in 1724
The Samrat Yantra, a right-angledTriangle whose hypotenuse is parallelTo the earth’s axis. The two brick Quadrants on either side measure its Shadow.
Agra Fort
• Built by Akbar between 1565 and 1573• Imposing red sandstone with
colonnaded arches• Encompass a complex of halls,
courtyards, and galleries• Deep moat, once filled with water,
surrounds the fort• Shah Jahan was imprisoned here by
his son during his last few years
Fatehpur Sikri• The walled imperial palace complex, both
public and private, was built for Mughal Emperor Akbar’s city in 1571
• Reflects a blend of Hindu and Jain, and Islamic styles
Façade of Hawa Mahal(notice the bamboo and ropes for restoratation)Tiered baroque-like composition of projecting windows and balconiesWith perforated screens – this is only one room, 5 stories high, walls noThicker than 8 inches, built of lime and mortar and painted pink
Jal Mahal, formerly a palace for King Madho Singh IDuring the monsoon, when water fills the lake, it looks like a ‘water palace’.
World’s Largest and most prized monumental cannon Jai Van on wheels.Cast in 1726, this 20 feet long barrel has carvings of elephants, birds, and flowers. It was never fired !