Jan 29, 2013

Lodhi Gardens, Delhi

The Delhi Sultanate is a collective term for five dynasties of Delhi that ruled between the 13th and 16th centuries - the Mamluk, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid and Lodhi dynasties. The last Lodhi  sultan, Ibrahim Lodhi, was defeated in the battle of Panipat by Babur, marking the beginning of the Mughal rule in India. The sprawling Lodhi Gardens of Delhi are home to many monuments dating back to the last two, the Sayyid and Lodhi dynasties. We paid the gardens a quick visit the last time we were in Delhi - we didn't have enough time to see the whole park because we had a train to catch.

Lodhi Gardens, Delhi
Bada Gumbaz or the Big Dome, a gateway to the three domed masjid in the next picture
Lodhi Gardens, Delhi
3-domed Masjid built during the reign of Sikander Lodhi, the 2nd Lodhi sultan.
Lodhi Gardens, Delhi
Fusion of Hindu and Islamic decorative elements on the Bada Gumbaz
Lodhi Gardens, Delhi
Blue mosaic work on the Sheesh Gumbaz, also from the reign of Sikandar Lodhi

2 comments:

  1. Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing. The seven times destroyed capital city, Delhi speaks through its diverse ethnicity, culture and tradition, food and language. Political and business center of the country, Delhi boasts of being the perfect blend of history and modernity. From temples to nightclubs, there is something for everyone which makes it an ideal one. Check out all best hotels in Delhi also.

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