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. Char Minar Qutub Tower Lal Quila Qutub Minar

2. By what other name is the Baha'i Temple located in South New Delhi also known as? Jasmine Temple Dahlia Temple Rose Temple Lotus 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 Humayun’s Tomb Akbar’s Tomb Shahjahan’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. Rashtrapati Bhavan Mukhyamantri Bhavan Pradhanmantri 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 Vijaypath Arc of Victory India Gate

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

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

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