Designed as a colossal chariot on 24 wheels, pulled by 7 horses. The wheels actually function as sundials to tell time accurately.
The largest monolithic structure in the world, carved vertically top-down from a single rock. No stones were added; only removed.
Built with 953 small windows (Jharokhas) to allow royal ladies to observe street festivals without being seen, while keeping the palace cool.
The temple's shadow never falls on the ground at noon. Its 80-ton capstone was lifted to the top using a 6km long ramp.
Most monuments in Delhi offer discounted entry tickets if booked online via the ASI website.
Home to 4 major historical sites
The main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Constructed by Shah Jahan using red sandstone.
The tallest brick minaret in the world. Built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak to celebrate Muslim dominance in Delhi.
The first garden-tomb in India. It inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal.
A war memorial dedicated to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in WWI.
