Tagged With "Shah Jahan"

Delhi has a lot to offer in terms of interesting sites. HOWEVER, the air pollution is appalling, particularly in the winter. We will be in Delhi in March - when things should start to get a little better - but we have cut our stay there to a mere 24 hours. We would have liked to re-visit some places like Humayun's Tomb or the Jama Mosque, but in the end decided that we could not face the atrocious smog again. We will now leave on the earliest convenient train south.

Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words: Should guilty seek asylum here, Like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin. Should a sinner make his way to this mansion, All his past sins are to be washed away. The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs; And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes. In this world this edifice has been made; To display thereby the creator's glory. Sounds like he was a great man in his time !

Professor Abe's journey continues into Northern Karnatka, from Badami to Bijapur and then on to Gulbarga. There are a large number of Muslims in the region.

Ahmedabad, known as its historical and industrial identity, is also known as the 'heart of Gujarat'. The city is also known as Master Businessman in the world. Not only this, Gandhiji taught the lesson of Satyagraha and non-violence in this city. In this way, this city is a materialistic and self-sacrificial spirit city. Ahmedabad is full of sightseeing in terms of tourism. Tourists from all over India and abroad are visiting here. Ahmedabad is the economic capital of Gujarat. The city was...

Gumbo was visiting the the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (also known as the "Baby Taj"), the tomb that inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Gumbo was visiting the largest mosque in Delhi, known as Jama Masjid. It is a project of the great Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, who also built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. A very worthwhile stop while visiting Delhi.

Looking through photo files from past trips, Marilyn Jones finds a way to relive the joy of first discovering a new place.

DrFumblefinger visits the impressive and spacious Audience Hall in Delhi's famous Red Fort. The Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

It's a hard job when it comes to choosing the top 10 places to see in a city as old as Delhi. Continually inhabited given that 300 BCE with built ruined as well as reconstructed 7 times, New Delhi is presently in its 8th character increasing from its very own ashes like a Phoenix metro each time it was laid to throw away. Fluctuate of mighty empires have actually ensured that Delhi is dotted with a range of monuments as well as relics of the past of this ancient city. Right here's a listing...

Gumbo was visiting the tomb of Emperor Humayun in Delhi. Said to be a fusion of Indian and Persian architectural styles, it was the first garden-tomb to be built in the country.

DrFumblefinger visits the Chandni Chowk Market in Delhi. One of the oldest and busiest markets in India, almost anything you might want is for sale here.

1. Badshahi Mosque Also known as Imperial Mosque was created between the epoch of 1971-1973 is a good place to visit from historical perspective and for family picnic. 2. Wazir khan Mosque Lahore Well-known as a “Mole on the cheek of Lahore” this beautiful mosque covered with decorated tiles is a worth visiting place to see Indo-Islamic architecture. 3. Data Durbar Complex Being one of the ancient Muslim shrine it is located near Bhatti gate in Lahore and welcomes all Muslims and non-Muslims...

A modern replica of the famous tomb serves as the home of a wealthy modern couple.

Museum of Contemporary Art, Tehran   Iran has just opened, or re-opened, a spectacular attraction. After 40 years in basement storage at Tehran's Museum of Contemporary Art, a wide collection of Western modern art is on display.  

Just completely breathtaking and so beautiful. No matter how many times you may be lucky enough to see this beautiful white domed mausoleum, it is just one of the finest and most beautiful masterpieces in the world’s heritage.

The massive Red Fort Complex in Old Delhi was home to the Mughal emperor and his court. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site