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OLD
FORT
It is 4 km away from
Connaught Circus to the S-East of India Gate, the foundation of
this Fort was started by Humayun in 1530 but remained incomplete
as he was defeated by Afghan hero Sher-Shah-Suri in 1541. It is
located in the pre-historical Indraprastha (as is surveyed and
proved in 1955 findings) of the Mahabharata and completed by
Sher Shah as the 6th city or Killa or the Fort. Later it was
named Shergarh.
On the 3 sides by Jamuna. From 3rd BC to pre-Mughal period,
there was fort in Indraprastha. Humayun built a new one.
Old Indraprastha became Dinpanaha. The Fort was encircled with
high walls having 3 main entrances. Entering through the Zoo
Garden or the Talaki Entrance of north, you will see the
octogonal peaks made of sand stones on Sher Manzil. After the
death of Sher-Shah-Suri in 1548, Humayun recaptured Delhi in
1555 defeating Sher Shah' son Islam Shah. Humayun also destroyed
Shergarh. However, Sher Manjil founded by Sher Shah became
Humayun's library.
HUMAYUN'S TOMB
 Humayun's
tomb is a grand affair, built by his widow who brought 300
craftsmen from Persia for this job. This magnificent tomb in red
sandstone, crowned by a glorious double-dome in marble stands on
a terrace, Char Bagh-the authentic Islamic lay out for a
paradise on earth. Four canals divide the garden into four
sections. In the central domed chamber is Humayun's grave lying
in isolated grandeur. Some less fortunate later Mughal princes
are also buried here. In 1857, Bahadur shah II sought refuge in
the tomb but was captured, tried and exiled.
RAJGHAT
4 km away from
Janpath to the N-East of Feroz Shah near Delhi Gate at Ring Rd
on the bank of Jamuna situated Rajghat. Jawaharlal Nehru Rd also
ends opp. Rajghat. On 31st Jan. 1948, Mahatma Gandhi's last
rites was performed here. The memorial stone of Gandhi is square
in shape made of black stone. His last ward- 'Hey Ram' is
inscribed on it.
Ordinary people, VIPs, foreign tourists all come here at Rajghat
to pay their homage to him. On every Friday (the day of his
death) a prayer is being held. Except Monday, a regular feature
of projecting Gandhi philosophy in picture, sculpture and photos
from 10-00 to 17-00 is being performed at Rajghat. Besides,
there is Gandhi Memorial Museum projecting his life and the
philosophy of Sarvodaya Movement in film from 9-30 to 17-30
except Thursday and on Sunday at 16-00 in Hindi and 17-00 in
English.
Another Gandhi memorial is Gandhi Balidansthal or assassinated
spot at Tis January Marg of the city. On 30 Jan. 1948 on his way
to prayer at Biral Bhawan , he was assassinated by bullets.
Hence, this memorial.
DOLLS MUSEUM
 Sankar's
International Dolls Museum was founded in 1954. More than 6000
Variety representing almost 85 countries of the world are on
display in the museum. Dolls of Japan deserves special mention.
However, 1/3 of total dolls is Indian - Indian cultural and the
cultural life style has been projected in the fashions of dolls.
The ticket is Re 1. Except Monday open every day from 10-00 to
17-00. Besides, there is B C Roy Children's Library and
children's play corner. The doll museum is situated at Nehru
House close to Income Tax Office at Bahadur Sah Jaffar Marg near
Delhi Gate.
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