Delhi is the capital of India which is also called as Dilli and it is the second largest metropolis in India after Mumbai. Delhi is one of the oldest continually inhabited city in the world. It was a major city in the old trade route. The Mughals built a section of the city that served as the capital of Mughals Empire for a long period. Delhi has grown up to be cosmopolitan city and lots of people immigrate to Delhi because it has got lots of opportunity for the people from across the country and because of that it has few problems like pollution, traffic congestion and scarcity of resources etc. Delhi is also a major cultural, political and commercial center of India. Delhi’s culture has been influenced by its lengthy history and historic association as the capital of India. The Old City is the site where the Mughals and Turkic rulers constructed several architectural marvels. There are many sites to visit Delhi like:
Jama Masjid – It is India’s largest mosque.
Red Fort - It is listed in UNESCO World Heritage site, which was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 A.D. It was the palace of Shah Jahan. It has become the most popular tourist destination. From Red Fort Prime Minister of India addresses the nation on August 15 and January 26 every year.
Qutab Minar – It is also listed in UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the tallest brick minaret in the world and also an important example fo Indo-Islamic architecture. It is situated in South Delhi. It is 72.5 m high with 399 steps but it is closed for visitors because of the accidents which happened inside the tower.
Humayun’s Tomb – It is built by Mughal architecture. It is also in the World Heritage site. It took 8 years to build Humayun’s Tomb. Other monuments include the India Gate, Jantar Mantar, Purana Qila, Lotus Temple, Raj Ghat, Safdarjung Tomb etc.
