I just love Delhi ,the noise ,the streets,greenery,roads and metro crowd and Dashai celebration in Delhi is very interesting.Navaratree,Dssehra or Dashai ,in any name I just recollects the pals of life in entertaining way ,the Pandals,bhog and drum beating and local boys dancing after drums annd jhaki is very memorable.The journey to Mehrauli via Qutubminar during Dashai is really enjoyable.You can reach Qutubminar from any bus terminal or any route of metro and the green area is most interesting.
Mehrauli ,a package of story
Mehrauli is the oldest urban settlement in Delhi founded by the Tomar
and Chauhan Rajputs who built the initial fortifications in the 9th and 10th century. It was the seat of Qila Rai Pithora,
the first city of Delhi, later conquered by Mohammad Ghori and
Qutbuddin Aibak. They did cause some initial destruction but eventually
contributed their own monuments to this historical area.Thus, Mehrauli came to be the first of the historic cities of Delhi, making it an excellent offbeat Delhi gateway.
the Jahaz Mahal, an intriguing palace with an interesting name, though little is known about its past inhabitants. It lies on the banks of the Hauz-i-Shamsi, a 13th
century water tank with a small pavilion on the other side.
Encroachment has now reduced the tank in size and rendered the
underground chambers of the Mahal a pile of rubble.
Another major structure in Mehrauli is the Mughal-era Zafar Mahal. The attached Moti Masjid stands just behind the dargah of Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki, the oldest Sufi shrine in Delhi. At Zafar Mahal,
it is possible to climb up the dark staircases to have a better view of
the locality. A clutter of residential buildings have encroached into
the area. It is usual to find local children playing cricket on the
roofs of the low houses. The Bakhtiyar Kaki dargah itself predates most of these monuments.
This 12th century shrine also offers some delightful Qawwali performances on Thursday evenings.the Jahaz Mahal, an intriguing palace with an interesting name, though little is known about its past inhabitants. It lies on the banks of the Hauz-i-Shamsi, a 13th
century water tank with a small pavilion on the other side.
Encroachment has now reduced the tank in size and rendered the
underground chambers of the Mahal a pile of rubble.
Another major structure in Mehrauli is the Mughal-era Zafar Mahal. The attached Moti Masjid stands just behind the dargah of Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki, the oldest Sufi shrine in Delhi. At Zafar Mahal,
it is possible to climb up the dark staircases to have a better view of
the locality. A clutter of residential buildings have encroached into
the area. It is usual to find local children playing cricket on the
roofs of the low houses. The Bakhtiyar Kaki dargah itself predates most of these monuments. This 12th century shrine also offers some delightful Qawwali performances on Thursday evenings.
The road eventually leads to the imposing tomb of Adham Khan, the son
of Akbar’s influential wet nurse Maham Anga. Adham Khan, though not
very well liked in his life.While everybody knows Bakhtiyar Kaki’s dargah, there is another one at
the end of Mehrauli, in the midst of the jungles. This is the Ashiq Allah Dargah
which also has a very long history. Established in 1317 AD, it contains
the grave of Hazrat Sheikh Shahabuddin Ashiq Allah (RA).The chilla (place
of meditation) of Baba Farid, one of the masters of Nizamuddin Auliya,
the renowned Sufi saint, is also situated nearby. The rich Sufi
tradition is still observed through a langar where they feed the needy for free.or his desperate political ambitions and
eventually executed by Akbar, was still honored by a memorial, a witness
to Akbar’s respect for his mother. The octagonal dome on an elevated
platform makes it a unique structure.
There are many other smaller structures hidden amidst the present day
apartments. It may not be easy to locate them either. The interested
curious Joes may find it worth their while to look for the tomb of
Chaumachi Khan, Sohan Burj or Hijron ka Khanqah (the
graveyard of the transgenders). These may look deceptively easy on
Google Maps but one can easily get lost in those narrow, labyrinthine
alleys of Mehrauli.
People looking for more adventure can also venture into the protected
forests of Sanjay Van beyond Mehrauli. It hides another valuable Delhi
heritage, the last surviving portions of the Lal Kot, the
erstwhile Rajput citadel. Walking through the jungle, climbing up the
remnants of the fort walls and bastions to uncover the buried past of
this city can be one of the most exhilarating and fascinating
experiences in Delhi.
Qutubminar,an official hisotory
One of the most important tourist centers in India Delhi is home to some
of the finest monuments in the world. Mostly built during the Mughal
reign in India the monuments in Delhi represent a rich and rich style of architecture. The Qutub Minar in
Delhi is apparently the largest tower in the world built by one of the
Mughals.
Qutub Minar was constructed in 1192 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak, by the
founder of Slave Dynasty and later completed by his son-in-law and
successor Iltutmish. The Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the
world. Built exclusively in red brick and sandstone this minaret in
Delhi is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture
.
Today, Qutub Minar is an eminent member of the World Heritage Site
community and has managed to stand firm despite the ravages of time.
Qutub Minar of Delhi is surrounded by a lush green manicured garden,
which is a much favored leisure spot for Delhi locals. You can see
tourists and locals loitering around the whole winter afternoons here
and there inside the tower.
Qutub Minar at Delhi is a 5 storied tower. Each tower of the famous Qutub Minar has unique designs. It was hit by lightening twice. Due to this hazard, there was major damage in the structure. But during the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, the king repaired the ensuing damage. Again during the reign of Emperor Feroze Shah Tughlaq, when the top most storey of the Qutub Minar was destroyed, the king repaired the floor and elevated the Qutub Minar to another level.
Qutub Minar at Delhi is a 5 storied tower. Each tower of the famous Qutub Minar has unique designs. It was hit by lightening twice. Due to this hazard, there was major damage in the structure. But during the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, the king repaired the ensuing damage. Again during the reign of Emperor Feroze Shah Tughlaq, when the top most storey of the Qutub Minar was destroyed, the king repaired the floor and elevated the Qutub Minar to another level.
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