Jama Masjid and Qutub Minar: two building from different era, symbols of different empires but united by their architectural marvel. The Delhi of today is very different from those era yet when we stroll around these magnificent monuments, it reminds us of our glorious past and rich heritage.
Jama Masjib is one of the biggest mosque in India, built by mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 17th century. Located among the congested streets of Chandni Chowk and Chawri Bazar, it is easily accessible on foot or rickshaw from metro station. As it true for any monument in India, best time to visit the mosque is in morning when the air is still cold.
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| Jama masjid is home to many pigeons too. |
Consistent with the earlier construction of mughal empire, jama masjid is also made from red sandstone and marble. There are three entrances and their is a lively market on the way with all the street foods.
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| The morning sun shines on Jama masjid. |
Visitors are allowed to climb the minar of Jama Masjib to get birds eye view of surrounding old city.
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| From the Minar |
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| The birds never get tired circling |
Qutub Minar is from 12th Century. The construction was started by Qutbuddin Aibak and completed by Illtutmish. The Tughlaqs in 14th century have also a fair share in what Qutub minar looks like today.
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| A dreamliner flies past Qutub Minar |
The qutb complex is also home to iron pillar and ruins from ancient and medieval era.
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| The Iron pillar, which has not rusted in decades of centuries |
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