Monuments

Delhi, being the capital of many empires for centuries - especially of Mughal India, has a number of forts and monuments to boast of. The city has blended the past and the present beautifully. There are strong citadels, such as Red Fort, Old Fort, Jantar Mantar, Tombs of the royal personages and Qutub Minar, which are counted amongst some of the most luring monuments of the capital city of India. Besides these, one can find a number of other beautiful tombs, mosques and buildings throughout the city that have interesting history and legends attached to them. The lifestyle of the people of New Delhi is interwoven with the age old traditions and customs. Some of the major and the most important monuments in the city are as follows