Old Fort

One of the famous Historical Monument in Delhi also known as Purana Quila it showcase the excellence of Mughal military architecture . Purana Quila is different from the later forts of the Mughals as it have been rebuilt since the times of Pandavas than by Humayun and last by Sher Shah Suri. The Qal’a-I-Kunha Masjid and the Sher are the two prominent buildings inside the fort>

Address: Indraprastha Purna Qila, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Entry Fees: Rs. 5 (Indians), Rs. 100 (Foreigners)

Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar is a famous monuments in Delhi built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak of the Slave Dynasty is located in Qutb complex, Mehrauli in South Delhi. Built with red stones, marble and standing at the height of 72.5 meters it is the tallest minar in India. The stones used in it are covered with intricate carvings and Arabic inscriptions. This historical monument is surrounded by several historical sites such as Iron Pillar of Delhi, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Alai Darwaza, the Tomb of Iltutmish, Alai Minar, Ala-ud-din’s Madrasa and Tomb, and the Tomb of Imam Zamin. All these monuments are famous for its magnificent architecture. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Address: Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
Year built: 1192
Architectural style: Indo-Islamic architecture
Entry Fees : Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC: Rs 30/- per Person and
Other: Rs 500/- Per Person

Red Fort

Red Fort Is Most Important Historical Monuments in Delhi, It is also known as Lal Quila. It was built in 1648 by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Red Fort is an octagon shaped 17th-century fort majestic for known for its grandeur architecture. Within the Fort, there is many another historical site such as Naubat Khana, Diwan-i-Aam, Nahr-i-Bihisht, Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal, Khas Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Baoli, Moti Masjid and Hira Mahal. Red Fort is built for the new capital of Mughals Shahjahanabad. Red Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with about 254.67 acres enclosed within 2.4 kilometres of defence walls.

Address: Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
Year built: 1648
Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahouri
Entry Fees: Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC: Rs 30/- per Person
Other: Rs 500/- Per Person

India Gate

India Gate is actually a memorial built in the honour of the Indian Soldiers of Afghan Wars and World War I. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, it was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls.

Address: Rajpath, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Height: 42 m
Architect: Edwin Lutyens
Opened: February 12, 1931
Entry Fees: Free

Humayun’s Tomb

Humayun’s Tomb is popular Historical monuments in Delhi built by Humayun wife Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam. It was built in 1569 after fourteen years of Humayun Death. The tomb complex also comprises of a Persian-style garden Char Bagh Garden built in quadrilateral layout .Some other monuments inside the complex are Tomb and mosque of Isa Khan , Bu Halima’s Tomb and Garden, Afsarwala Tomb and mosque, Arab Sarai, Nila Gumbad and many others. Humayun’s Tomb is also inlist in the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Address: Mathura Road, Opp. Dargah Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Delhi 110013
Year built: 1569
Architectural style: Indo-Islamic architecture
Entry Fees: Rs 30/- per person for citizens of India and visitors of SAARC and for Other Rs. 500/- per head

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid is famous Historical Monuments in Delhi built by Shah Jahan – A Mughal emperor between 1644 and 1656. It was constructed by more than 5000 workers. It is also known as Masjid-i-Jahan Numa is one of the largest and most famous mosque of India. About 25,000 people can pray here at a time. Shah Jahan have built various majestic other Mosques in Agra, Ajmer and Lahore.

Address: Meena Bazaar, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
Year built: between 1644 and 1656.
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Entry Fees: Free

Bara Gumbad Lodhi Gardens

Lodhi Garden comprises of largen garden , lawns, flowers, shady trees and ponds and historical monuments. The Lodhi garden built in between 15th and 16th century. Bara Gumbad is centrally located in Lodhi Garden that connects three other domes in the garden built in 1494 during the rule of Sikander Lodi.

Address: Lodhi Rd, Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Entry Fees: Free

Safdarjung tomb

Safdarjung’s Tomb is famous historical monument in Delhi built by Shuja’u’d-Daula in 1754.Safdarjung’s Tomb is with a marble mausoleum and the last monumental tomb garden of the Mughals Era, Safdarjung tomb is the tomb of the last prime minister of Mughals Safdar Jung. Its architecture resembles that of Humayun Tomb

Address: Airforce Golf Course, Delhi Race Club, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
Year built: 1754
Architectural style: Mughal architecture
Entry Fees: Rs 15/- per person for citizens of India and visitors of SAARC and for Other Rs. 200/- per head

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar is a popular monument in DelhiBuilt by Maharaja Jai Singh II Jantar Mantar is comprises of 13 architectural astronomy instruments. The observatory was built in order to compile astronomical tables, and to predict the times and movements of the sun, moon and planets.There are three instruments within the Jantar Mantar are Samrat Yantra, the Jayaprakash, and the Misra Yantra.

Address: Sansad Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Year built: 1724.
Founder: Jai Singh II
Entry Fees: Rs 5/- Per Head for Indians and Rs 100/- Per Head for foreigners

Kos Minars

Kos Minars is a lesser known historical monument in Delhi built by Afghan Ruler Sher Shah Suri in 16th-century. Kos Minar is constructed in a round in shape pillars with height about 30 feet which at that time was used to mark the royal route from Agra to Ajmer via Jaipur in the west, from Agra to Lahore via Delhi in the north and from Agra to Mandu via Shivpuri in the south. It was found the that Mughals highways were about 3000km long and comprise of about 1000 Kos Minars.

Tomb of Adham Khan

Tomb of Adham Khan is historical monuments in Delhi located near Qutub Minar in Mehrauli. Itwas built in 1561 . It comprises of a domed octagonal chamber in the Lodhi Dynasty style and Sayyid tradition promptly in the fourteenth century.

Address: Alai Darwaza, Seth Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
Built by: Akbar
Burials: Adham Khan, Maham Anga, E. J. Rapson
Entry Fees: Free

Agrasen ki Baoli

Agrasen ki Baoli is a popular Historical Monument in Delhi. it is also known as Ugrasen ki Baoli. It is a protected monument under Archeological Survey of India located on Hailey Road near Connaught Place. It is an old historical steep well about 60-meter long and 15-meter wide which is believed to be of Mahabharata Era which was built by legendary king Agrasen.

Address: Hailey Road, Near Diwanchand Imaging Centre, K G Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Entry Fees: Free