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Introduction to Khuni Darwaza nearby attractions
Khuni Darwaza is a majestic two storied gate that was built by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century. It got its name from the merciless killings it witnessed, of the last of the Mughuls by the British when they came to massacre the established empire in Delhi. The last of the Mughul Empire, bahadur Shah Zafar was killed and displaye at the gate for public viewing. It is here that years back Dara Shikoh was killed and his head hung here by Auranbgazeb for the common man to see.
Khuni Darwaza nearby attractions
To know in details about the places to see near the Khuni Darwaza in Delhi, you can go through the list below.
- Red Fort- the 'Lal Quila' as it is more famously called is one of the most spectacular of Mughul architecture built by Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648. There is a long history associated with ithe fort which encloses palaces, apartments, darbars, mosques and gardens. Red Fort is one of the utmost architectural marvels of Delhi.
- St James Church- St James Church, erected following the St Paul's Cathedral in London is an imposing construction built by Colonel Skinner It is located at the crossroads of Church Road and Lothian Road.
- Chandni Chowk- Chandni Chowk, one of the most renowned and historically significant streets of Delhi is almost 300 years old. There are places of worship for all religions, such as a temple, mosque, Gurudwara and church. There are also shops and markets, Havelis, old eating joints at Chandni Chowk .
- Salimgarh Fort- This fort which stands on an island of River Yamuna was built by Islam Shah Suri. It bears a discrete polygonal shape and is enclosed by solid rubble masonry walls.
- Rajghat- Rajghat is the cremation site of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, one of the main figures involved with Indian Independence. This place is between the Mahatma Gandhi Road and banks of river Yamuna.
- Feroz Shah Kotla- The Feroz Shah Kotla is the magnificient citadel in Ferozabad, built by Feroz Shah Tughlaq It was popular as the Kushik-I-Feroz and built on the bank of River Yamuna. There are many historical structures that are located within the Feroz Shah Kotla including the Ashokan Pillar, the Jama Masjid, Baoli etc.
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