monuments in delhi

Qutb Minar in red and buff standstone is the highest tower in India. It's foundation was lad by Qutbu'd-Din Aibak in AD 1199. It has a diameter of 14.32 m at the base and about 2.75 m on the top with a height of 72.5 m.

India Gate is constructed as a war memorial and was built in the memory of 90,00 soldiers who laid down their lives during world war I. Located at Rajpath, India Gate is 42 m high and is popular relaxation area during the summer evenings. India Gate also act as popular pinic spot during winter.

Lal Quila, or the Red Fort, conjures up the image of red sandstone walls full of turrets and bastions. Founded on a dry moat in the northeast corner of Shahjahanabad, the walls extend up to two kilometers and are as high as 33 meters.

Shah Jahan, the architect of the Red Fort and much of Old Delhi, built Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. This grand structure is situated a few hundred yards west of the Red Fort and is a masterpeice of Mughal Period.