INDIAN TOURISM. QUTUB MINAR, DELHI.

 

Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar

 Qutub Minar is a very high tower situated atop the Lalkot monument, it is one of the most famous places in Delhi.  Qutubuddin Aibak started the construction of Qutub Minar in 1199 and his son-in-law and successor Shamshuddin Iltutmish completed it in 1368.

 The building was named after Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki.

 It is believed that the Qutub Minar was used as the tower of the nearby mosque and the Ajan was offered from here.

 Quranic verses are written on this building made of red and light yellow stone.

 Originally, Qutub Minar was of seven floors but now it has remained of five floors.

 The Qutub Minar has a total height of 72.5 meters and has 379 stairs.  It has also been repaired from time to time.

 The emperors who got it repaired on its walls are mentioned.

 There are many more buildings in Qutub Minar complex.  India's first Kuwait-ul-Islam-mosque, Alai Darwaza and Iltutmish's tomb are also built here.

 There is also a fourth-century iron pillar near the mosque which attracts a lot of tourists.

 Five floors of this building, three floors are made of red stone and two floors are made of marble and red stone.  Having a balcony in front of each floor appears well.

 According to the Devanagari language inscription in the tower, the tower was damaged in 1326 and it was repaired by Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

 Later in 1368, Ferozeshah Tughlaq removed its upper storey and added two floors to it.  Near it are the mausoleums of Adham Khan, son of Sultan Iltutmish, Alauddin Khilji, Balban and Akbar's foster mother.

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15 January, Indian army day.

 

Rare Photo Of Field Marshal KM Cariappa (extreme right) and C Rajagopalchari.

On the occasion of Army Day, the entire nation narrates the story of the valor of the army, of indomitable courage and sacrifice of valor. Events are organized at various places. Along with the Army Headquarters in Delhi, other power show programs are organized in every corner of the country. 

 Indian Army Day

 The dates

 Jan 15

 The frequency

 Annual

 The style

 Army

 He took over on 15 January 1949 from General Roy Francis Butcher, the last British top commander of the Indian Army during the British Raj. The day is celebrated in New Delhi and all army headquarters with military parades, military exhibitions and other official events. A salute is also given on this day to all those brave fighters who have surrendered themselves supremely for the safety of their country and people. 

 EDIT HISTORY

 When India became independent on 15 August 1947, there was an atmosphere of upheaval due to the riots and refugees that spread throughout the country. This led to many administrative problems and then the army to control the situation. Had to come forward. After this a Special Army Command was formed to ensure peacekeeping during partition. But the President of the Indian Army still used to be of British origin. Field Marshal KM Cariappa became the first Indian Army Chief of Independent India on 15 January 1949. At that time there were about 2 lakh soldiers in the Indian Army.  Before that the post was held by Commander General Roy Francis Butcher. Since then, Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15. KM Cariappa was the first officer to be given the title of Field Marshal. He led the Indian Army in the Indo-Pak war in the year 1947. 

INDIAN TOURISM, INDIA GATE,. DELHI

 INDIA GATE

INDIA GATE

 India Gate is an important monument not only of Delhi but of India.  India Gate was built in memory of more than 80,000 Indian soldiers who had attained heroism in the First World War.  The monument is fitted with 42 meter high arch and was designed by the famous architect Edwin Lutyens.  India Gate was earlier known as All India War Memorial.  The design of India Gate is similar to its French counterpart monument Arc-de-Triomphe.

 GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION

 The city of Delhi, situated on the banks of river Yamuna, is the capital of India, a dazzling modern city with an ancient and dynamic history.  India Gate is located on the Rajpath of Delhi.  The city has a multilateral culture which can be called a small universe of the entire nation.  This city has two unique experiences simultaneously -

 New Delhi feels like a contemporary city with its wide streets and tall buildings.

 Walking through the streets of Old Delhi, you can take a view of a bygone era with narrow streets and old havelis.  There are thousands of old historical monuments and places of religious importance in Delhi.

 MANUFACTURING PERIOD

 It was prepared in 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers killed in the First World War and the Afghan War.

ARCHITECTURE

 The building is made of red stone which stands on the platform of a huge structure.  'India' is written on both sides above its arch.  The names of more than 70,000 Indian soldiers have been carved on its walls, in whose memory it is built.  It has a shallow circular bow-shaped shape at the top which was made to be filled with burning oil on special occasions.

 The names of the soldiers whose memory was built in India Gate are inscribed on this building.  The foundation of India Gate was laid by the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and it was dedicated to the nation a few years later by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin.  India Gate is an important building in Delhi.  Tourists coming to Delhi must visit here.

 In the memory of the martyred soldiers, a soldier's cap is placed on a rifle here, on which the 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' always burns on the four corners.  On its walls are the names of those thousands of martyred soldiers.  The top is written in English-

 To the dead of the Indian armies who fell honored in France and Flanders Mesopotamia and Persia East Africa Gallipoli and elsewhere in the near and the far-east and in sacred memory also of those whose names are recorded and who fell in India or the north-  west frontier and during the Third Afgan War.

 For the martyrs of the Indian armies, who were martyred in France and Flanders, Mesopotamia, Persia, East Africa, Gallipoli and elsewhere in the Near East and the Far East, and whose names are recorded in their sacred memory and in the Third Afghan War in India or North-  Deceased on the western border.

 AMAR JAWAN JYOTI

 At the bottom of India Gate is another monument, the Amar Jawan Jyoti, which was added after independence.  There is a continuous flame burning here in memory of the unknown soldiers who dedicated their lives to the service of this nation.

 Amar Jawan Jyoti was founded in memory of soldiers who participated in the Indo-Pak war of 1971.

 BOAT CLUB

 The lush green fields, children's gardens and the famous boat club make it a suitable picnic spot.  The cool evening breeze blowing near the fountains of India Gate attracts a lot of visitors here.  In the evening, it is illuminated by the lights around the India Gate, creating a spectacular view.  Standing near the memorial can be seen the Rashtrapati Bhavan.  The dark sky behind this beautifully lit monument gives it a memorable backdrop.  Even in the light of day, there is a beautiful view between India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan.

 REPUBLIC DAY PARADE

 Every year on 26 January, India Gate witnesses the Republic Day parade.  Where the advancement of the latest defense technology is demonstrated.  The parade held here also gives a glimpse of the colorful and diverse cultural heritage of the country of India, with artists from across the country showcasing their art on the occasion.

AMAR JAWAN JYOTI

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