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HISTORICAL PLACES AT NEW DELHI (INDIA) INDIAN FLAG SHELLY

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HISTORICAL PLACES AT NEW DELHI (INDIA)

INDIAN FLAG

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INDIA

NEW DELHI

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INDIA GATE

• All India War Memorial

• Built 1931, 42m High

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RED FORT• Known As Lal Quila located on shores of River Yamuna.

• Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639.

• UNESCO World heritage site.

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RED FORT

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JAMA MASJID• Built by Mughal king Shah jahan in 1656

• One of the largest mosques in country.

• more than 25000 people can pray

• Specially designed architecture

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LOTUS TEMPLEThere is One God; Mankind is One; Foundations of religion are One."

• Built 1986

• Won numerous architectural awards

• Represent manifestation of God

• Symbol of purity and Tenderness

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QUTUB MINAR• Built 1200 AD by First Mughal Emperor of Delhi- Qutubdin Aibak.

• Highest Red sandstone tower in India (238’ high).

• UNESCO World heritage site.

• Iron Pillar.

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JANTAR MANTAR• Built 1724 AD by Maharaja Jai Singh

• Jantra-Instrument; Mantra-Calculation

• Time Calculation

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TAJ MAHAL • One of the seven Wonders of Modern world

• Built 1653. 22 years for completion. 28 varieties of precious stones

• Epitome of love

• Sad story

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