Delhi's Timeless Treasures: Iconic Monuments Built Before Independence Still Stand Tall

• Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, showcases ancient Indian scientific prowess and resolved a planetary debate.
• Purana Qila, one of Delhi's oldest forts (approx. 5000 years old), witnessed Emperor Humayun's demise and now offers boating facilities.
• The Red Fort, built by Shah Jahan over 10 years, served as his residence in Shahjahanabad and is where India's tricolor was first hoisted.
• Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was started by Qutb al-Din Aibak in 1192 and includes a mosque and tombs in Mehrauli.
• India Gate, built in 1931 by the Royal Government of Nepal, honors WWI soldiers; it now features Amar Jawan Jyoti and a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose statue.