Delhi's Heritage Structures

***IndiansUnite*** · May 19th, 2008, 10:51 PM

While scouting through flickr and other image sites, I always come across images of heritage sites scattered all over Delhi that haven't been properly showcased on SSC. This thread will be used for for showcasing all the heritage sites and structures in Delhi.

***IndiansUnite*** · May 19th, 2008, 10:55 PM

first lets visit the Lodhi Gardens

images copyright Dilliwallah

mini fort

Bada Gumbad
Bara-Gumbad mosque was built with ashlar stone. Its rectangular prayer-hall has five arched openings and is a fine example of the early Mughal mosques. The tapering minarets, built in the Tughluq style, colored tiles and Quranic inscriptions ornament this mosque. Built in 1494, this mosque was constructed during the reign of Sikandar Lodi.

Muhammad Shah's tomb
Copyright Santosh

***IndiansUnite*** · May 19th, 2008, 10:57 PM

Shish Gumbad

Shish Gumbad tomb is built in the usual square pattern, with a 'double-storied' appearance, and looks much like Bara Gumbad. Its ceiling has incised plasterwork, with floral patterns and Quranic inscriptions. One can still see the traces of the blue tiles that once adorned it and gave it the name of 'Glazed dome'. There are several graves inside it.

Copyright Dilliwallah

Copyright Longbody12

Copyright Arvi-the Wonderer

Copyright Animesh Jain

***IndiansUnite*** · May 19th, 2008, 10:58 PM

Athpula Bridge in Lodhi Garden. some info -

The 'Athpula' Bridge was built by Nawab Bahadur in the 16th century, during Akbar's reign. This is bridge is called Athpula (eight bridge), as it rests on eight piers, forming seven arches.

Copyright Dilliwallah

Copyright Dread Pirate Ruth

***IndiansUnite*** · May 21st, 2008, 12:03 AM

Next let's visit Hauz Khas -medieval Delhi's second city which is nestled in South Delhi. It was built in the late 1200's and early 1300's during Alaudin Khilji's reign.

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Copyright Saad.Akhtar

***IndiansUnite*** · May 21st, 2008, 12:05 AM

buildings, tombs of the big people of that time can be found in every local park in around 3-4 residential colonies.

this lake used to be empty when I lived in Delhi. Now they've filled it up with water.
Copyright kristingrimm

discostu · June 2nd, 2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndiansUnite

this lake used to be empty when I lived in Delhi. Now they've filled it up with water.
Copyright kristingrimm

Good stuff man!

I used to live across the road from this lake (its the one in deer park right?)

***IndiansUnite*** · June 2nd, 2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by discostu

Good stuff man!

I used to live across the road from this lake (its the one in deer park right?)

Yup that's Deer Park.

Mahratta · June 3rd, 2008, 12:28 AM

Fantastic thread IU. Delhi is fantastic

***IndiansUnite*** · June 14th, 2008, 07:46 PM

moving on..

Agrasen ki Baoli

from wiki:
Agersen ki baoli is a 60 meter long and 15 meter wide, step well on Hailey Road near Connaught Place. Its among few of its kind in Delhi. Some parts of well are permanently immersed in water. The visible parts of step well consists of three levels. Each level is lined with arched niches on both sides. From architectural perspective it considered tughlaq period. This complex might have been constructed by Agrawal community which traces its origin to Maharaja Agrasen.

Copyright Ajay Jain

Cov Boy · June 17th, 2008, 03:04 PM

Thanks for sharing.

The pics are wonderful & something you dont see in this thread.

Delhi does have some wonderful parks & your showcased them well.

Hindustani · June 19th, 2008, 06:26 PM

That agrasen's well is scary. I wonder how deep down you can go.

***IndiansUnite*** · June 20th, 2008, 07:22 PM

^ In this image, you can see the bottom of the structure -

Copyright Indiafocus

Copyright dancing monkey1

***IndiansUnite*** · June 22nd, 2008, 08:04 PM

A tomb with 12 narrow pillars (Khambas) in Nizamuddin Bagh - the reason why Barakhamba Road in central Del is named as such.
Copyright gashwin

zhiemi · June 23rd, 2008, 12:00 PM

Wonderful job, IU. Nice pics with great info.

Mahratta · August 28th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Good stuff bhai - there is literally too much to see in Delhi when one considers heritage structures.

EMP · December 18th, 2008, 09:15 PM

Restoration of 46 monuments in Delhi before 2010: Govt

NEW DELHI: Government has identified 46 monuments in Delhi including Jantar Mantar complex, Red Fort, Delhi Gate and Feroz Shah Kotla for
restoration and conservation keeping in mind the Commonwealth Games in 2010.

"Restoration and conservation work has already begun on these 46 monuments. I hope that it will be completed at the time of Commonwealth Games," minister for tourism and culture Ambika Soni said during the Question Hour in Lok Sabha.

There are 174 monuments or sites in Delhi that have been declared as of national importance, the minister said adding, out of these, 46 have been identified for restoration and 13 for illumination.

Source:- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/C...ow/3856493.cms

Hindustani · December 19th, 2008, 03:51 AM

loads of bs. They'll stay as they are even after 2010. Delhi dont have that kind of will & determination. It'll be a miracle if they somehow get the games village done in time which has run into some serious legal trouble.

***IndiansUnite*** · October 16th, 2011, 09:15 PM

Azim Khan's tomb on top of a hill in Ladoo Sarai on the Mehrauli-Gurgaon road. This was built in the 17th century and recently got restored.

View on google maps

Copyright Gabi

Copyright ccarlstead

Copyright Abhay Chawla

***IndiansUnite*** · October 16th, 2011, 09:31 PM

Najaf Khan's tomb - 17th century tomb lies next to the Safdurjung Airport flyover and was also recently restored.

He was a Persian adventurer but became the Deputy Wazir of Awadh and later the commander in chief of the Mughal army from 1772-1782. Virendra Sehwag's hometown of Najafgarh (south-west of Delhi) is named after this person.

View on google maps

Following photos copyright Abhay Chawla

remains of the gate:

May 19th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#1
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,476	Delhi's Heritage Structures While scouting through flickr and other image sites, I always come across images of heritage sites scattered all over Delhi that haven't been properly showcased on SSC. This thread will be used for for showcasing all the heritage sites and structures in Delhi.

June 3rd, 2008, 12:28 AM	#9
Mahratta Ayatollah Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,131 Likes (Received): 2	Fantastic thread IU. Delhi is fantastic __________________ Leuven \| Antwerp \| Amsterdam \| Bruges \| Gent \| Brussels \| Chicago \| Costa Rica \| Vasai \| Bombay "A mathematician is a machine for turning coffee into theorems" - Alfréd Rényi Last edited by Mahratta; January 11th, 2009 at 06:33 AM.

August 28th, 2008, 06:55 PM	#16
Mahratta Ayatollah Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,131 Likes (Received): 2	Good stuff bhai - there is literally too much to see in Delhi when one considers heritage structures. __________________ Leuven \| Antwerp \| Amsterdam \| Bruges \| Gent \| Brussels \| Chicago \| Costa Rica \| Vasai \| Bombay "A mathematician is a machine for turning coffee into theorems" - Alfréd Rényi

October 16th, 2011, 09:31 PM	#20
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,476	Najaf Khan's tomb - 17th century tomb lies next to the Safdurjung Airport flyover and was also recently restored. He was a Persian adventurer but became the Deputy Wazir of Awadh and later the commander in chief of the Mughal army from 1772-1782. Virendra Sehwag's hometown of Najafgarh (south-west of Delhi) is named after this person. View on google maps Following photos copyright Abhay Chawla remains of the gate: Last edited by IndiansUnite; October 16th, 2011 at 09:37 PM.

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May 19th, 2008, 10:55 PM	#2
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,476	first lets visit the Lodhi Gardens images copyright Dilliwallah mini fort Bada Gumbad Bara-Gumbad mosque was built with ashlar stone. Its rectangular prayer-hall has five arched openings and is a fine example of the early Mughal mosques. The tapering minarets, built in the Tughluq style, colored tiles and Quranic inscriptions ornament this mosque. Built in 1494, this mosque was constructed during the reign of Sikandar Lodi. Muhammad Shah's tomb Copyright Santosh

May 19th, 2008, 10:57 PM	#3
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,476	Shish Gumbad Shish Gumbad tomb is built in the usual square pattern, with a 'double-storied' appearance, and looks much like Bara Gumbad. Its ceiling has incised plasterwork, with floral patterns and Quranic inscriptions. One can still see the traces of the blue tiles that once adorned it and gave it the name of 'Glazed dome'. There are several graves inside it. Copyright Dilliwallah Copyright Longbody12 Copyright Arvi-the Wonderer Copyright Animesh Jain

May 19th, 2008, 10:58 PM	#4
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,476	Athpula Bridge in Lodhi Garden. some info - The 'Athpula' Bridge was built by Nawab Bahadur in the 16th century, during Akbar's reign. This is bridge is called Athpula (eight bridge), as it rests on eight piers, forming seven arches. Copyright Dilliwallah Copyright Dread Pirate Ruth

May 21st, 2008, 12:03 AM	#5
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,476	Next let's visit Hauz Khas -medieval Delhi's second city which is nestled in South Delhi. It was built in the late 1200's and early 1300's during Alaudin Khilji's reign. Copyright omglololol Copyright Saad.Akhtar

May 21st, 2008, 12:05 AM	#6
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,476	buildings, tombs of the big people of that time can be found in every local park in around 3-4 residential colonies. this lake used to be empty when I lived in Delhi. Now they've filled it up with water. Copyright kristingrimm

June 14th, 2008, 07:46 PM	#10
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,476	moving on.. Agrasen ki Baoli from wiki: Agersen ki baoli is a 60 meter long and 15 meter wide, step well on Hailey Road near Connaught Place. Its among few of its kind in Delhi. Some parts of well are permanently immersed in water. The visible parts of step well consists of three levels. Each level is lined with arched niches on both sides. From architectural perspective it considered tughlaq period. This complex might have been constructed by Agrawal community which traces its origin to Maharaja Agrasen. Copyright Ajay Jain

June 17th, 2008, 03:04 PM	#11
Cov Boy Cov Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coventry UK Posts: 4,083 Likes (Received): 2	Thanks for sharing. The pics are wonderful & something you dont see in this thread. Delhi does have some wonderful parks & your showcased them well.

June 19th, 2008, 06:26 PM	#12
Hindustani Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,015 Likes (Received): 7	That agrasen's well is scary. I wonder how deep down you can go.

June 20th, 2008, 07:22 PM	#13
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,476	^ In this image, you can see the bottom of the structure - Copyright Indiafocus Copyright dancing monkey1

June 22nd, 2008, 08:04 PM	#14
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,476	A tomb with 12 narrow pillars (Khambas) in Nizamuddin Bagh - the reason why Barakhamba Road in central Del is named as such. Copyright gashwin

June 23rd, 2008, 12:00 PM	#15
zhiemi sitz, it is. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,888 Likes (Received): 0	Wonderful job, IU. Nice pics with great info.

December 18th, 2008, 09:15 PM	#17
EMP Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 445 Likes (Received): 0	Restoration of 46 monuments in Delhi before 2010: Govt NEW DELHI: Government has identified 46 monuments in Delhi including Jantar Mantar complex, Red Fort, Delhi Gate and Feroz Shah Kotla for restoration and conservation keeping in mind the Commonwealth Games in 2010. "Restoration and conservation work has already begun on these 46 monuments. I hope that it will be completed at the time of Commonwealth Games," minister for tourism and culture Ambika Soni said during the Question Hour in Lok Sabha. There are 174 monuments or sites in Delhi that have been declared as of national importance, the minister said adding, out of these, 46 have been identified for restoration and 13 for illumination. Source:- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/C...ow/3856493.cms

December 19th, 2008, 03:51 AM	#18
Hindustani Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,015 Likes (Received): 7	loads of bs. They'll stay as they are even after 2010. Delhi dont have that kind of will & determination. It'll be a miracle if they somehow get the games village done in time which has run into some serious legal trouble.

October 16th, 2011, 09:15 PM	#19
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,476	Azim Khan's tomb on top of a hill in Ladoo Sarai on the Mehrauli-Gurgaon road. This was built in the 17th century and recently got restored. View on google maps Copyright Gabi Copyright ccarlstead Copyright Abhay Chawla