Historical Monuments in Central Delhi - India Gate and Old Fort of Delhi

If you are planning to spend yourvacation in India and you are interested in visiting the top historicalmonuments of India, I recommend you to travel to Delhi because Delhi is the heritagecity of India and the best historical buildings of India are located in thiscity. Below I have mentioned two of them located in Central Delhi so you cangather some information about both these places and add them up in your list ofplaces to visit in Delhi. Also check out interactivemaps for both locations.

India Gate

India Gate is a historicalmonument located in the center of Delhi. It measures 42 meters in height. IndiaGate has been built as a war memorial for Indian soldiers who fought with theenemy until the end of their lives. India Gate was initially developed by SirEdwin Lutyens of the British Indian Empire after the First World War for 90thousands soldiers who lost their lives in that war. After India got independence,this site has become the place for Immortal Soldiers of India since 1971. Theeternal fire (Amar Jawan Jyoti) rises directly from beneath the arch displayingcourage and patriotism of Indian soldiers. India Gate is a beautiful andfascinating historical heritage of India.
Right along the India Gate, youcan enjoy the lush green lawns, which include Children’s Park and Boat Club.The lush green parks surrounding India Gate are most attractive during theevening when people start visiting this place and children start playing in theparks. You can see lots of couples on boat rides at the Boat Club. You can alsosee some local vendors selling balloons, snacks like potato chips, fruitcakes,mineral water bottles, ice creams, small toys for kids, and many more things.

India Gate turns most beautiful at night when all thelights lit up. The entire monument looks attractive and beautiful at this time.Also, if you want to see the real crowd of delhites with lots of adults andkids having fun with their families, you should visit this place on a Sundayduring evening time or at night because this is the best time to visit IndiaGate according to my experience in Delhi.
If you plan to visit India Gate in daytime for having fun, then I recommend you visit it in wintertime because Children's Park and Boat Club accompanied with green lawns of India Gate make it the best picnic spot in Delhi that can be visited in wintertime. In summertime, it is not recommended to visit this place because of the scorching heat of Delhi.

India Gate in Delhi - A Tribute to Indian Soldiers

India Gate Central Delhi

Old Fort Delhi

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Old Fort (Purana Qila)

Old Fort is just 4 kilometersaway from the Connaught Circus (Rajeev Chowk) to the Southeast of India Gate inCentral Delhi. After a survey of Old Fort in 1955 done by Archaeological Surveyof India, it was revealed that Old Fort is located on the historicpre-Indraprastha site of the epic Mahabharatha. Construction of Old Fort inDelhi was begun in 1530 by emperor Humayun, but he was unable to complete thetask, as he was defeated by the Lion King (Sher Shah Suri) in 1541, therefore,construction of Old Fort was completed by Sher Shah Suri. It was his sixth cityor qila as the Fort of Delhi called as Shergarh. Old Fort is walled with threemain entrances. It is interesting to note that the famous Delhi Zoo or NationalZoological Park of Delhi is located next to Old Fort’s southern entrance.

I hope this information will serve as your guide tovisit famous historical landmarks in Delhi and also help you in creating thebest itinerary of Delhi. In my upcoming hubs, I will provide some informationon historical monuments in other parts of Delhi.