A Tour of Delhi

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1. This victory tower was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek as a sign of Muslim domination in India and also as a minaret for the Muslim priest, the muezzin, to call the faithful to prayer. Qutub Tower Char Minar Qutub Minar Lal Quila

2. By what other name is the Baha'i Temple located in South New Delhi also known as? Dahlia Temple Jasmine Temple Lotus Temple Rose Temple

3. This fort built by Shahjahan houses the Diwan-i-Khas where the Peacock Throne once stood. Mud Fort Shahjahan Fort Old Fort Red Fort

4. This Mughal Emperor’s tomb was built by his widow, Haji Begum, nine years after his death. Babur’s Tomb Shahjahan’s Tomb Akbar’s Tomb Humayun’s Tomb

5. This site is the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi – the Father of the Nation. Raj Ghat Shakti Ghat Shanti Ghat Vijay Ghat

6. This impressive building is the official residence of the President of India. Pradhanmantri Bhavan Rashtrapati Bhavan Mukhyamantri Bhavan None of these

7. This monument was built in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Gateway of India India Gate Arc of Victory Vijaypath

8. This mosque was built by Shahjahan in 1658 and is one of the largest mosques in India. Fatehpur Masjid Babri Masjid Sunheri Masjid Jama Masjid

9. This observatory was built by Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur and is located in the centre of Delhi. Mughal Observatory Surajkund Purana Quila Jantar Mantar

10. This fort located on the Delhi – Mathura road to Agra was built by Sher Shah Suri. Mughal Fort Mud Fort Old Fort Red Fort