Delhi Karavan invites you to a heritage walk on Sunday to trace the final days of the Delhi Sultanate — a time marked by shifting loyalties, ambitious rulers, and growing cracks in a once-mighty empire. The Sultanate did not fall in a single moment. It faded slowly over time and gave way to new rulers […]
Begumpur holds the remains of Jahapanah, a city built by Muhammad bin Tughlaq as Delhi’s fourth capital. His rule was full of bold experiments, some of which failed, but it also led to new power centres like the birth of the Bahmani Empire in the Deccan. After Timur’s invasion of Delhi, many Sufi saints and […]
In our next monsoon heritage trail we will walk along the peripheral wall of the Purana Qila (Old Fort) by the calm waters of the recently restored moat. Turning the corner, where the Mathura road meets Bhairon Marg, stands the Talaaqi Darwaza (Forbidden Gate), the northern gate of the fort, embellished with Rajput style chhatris, […]
In times when the world feels heavier than usual, there is perhaps no greater luxury than finding a place of quiet. This weekend, Delhi Karavan invites you to the serene Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan – a poet during Emperor Akbar’s reign. We will take a slow walk through one of Delhi’s most tranquil and […]
Outside the walls of the once magnificent citadel of Siri lie monuments that are majestic in their own right. This weekend, Delhi Karavan will visit three such monuments that span different eras and dynasties. With the monsoon adding a fresh, verdant character to the landscape, the walk will explore these historic sites in a particularly […]
The remnants of Lal Kot, the first fortress city of Delhi, stand as a testament to a rich history shaped by the Tomars, Chauhans, Mamluks, Khiljis, and other dynasties. Nestled between Vasant Kunj and Mehrauli, this ancient city conceals the often overlooked narratives of Delhi’s chequered past. Inhabiting its verdant outcrops are unique resident and […]
The 18th century was a hard time for Delhi. The empire was breaking apart and the old order was slipping away. In the midst of the fading glory of the Mughal empire arrived Mirza Najaf Khan from Persia. As a commander-in-chief of Emperor Shah Alam’s army, he brought discipline to a crumbling court, pushed back […]
The Mughal takht (throne) was often like a game of satranj (chess) where every move was calculated and every mistake fatal. In the Mughal world, princes did not simply inherit the throne but fought for it. Sons marched against fathers, brothers against brothers, and the battlefield often became the ultimate arbiter of who would wear […]
Tucked away in the depths of present day Vasant Kunj, lies a slave dynasty tomb of one of the sons of Sultan Iltutmish. It’s exquisite architecture, with it’s octagonal burial chamber, it’s marble facade and arched windows, immediately transports you to the 13th century when it was built. Even today, the tomb marks the site […]
This weekend, our heritage walk will return to the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, in whose recesses are contained centuries of histories and myths belonging to the Sultanates, the Lodhis, the Mughals, the British, and the Sufis. On a calm evening, away from the maddening crowd, the ruins here come alive to tell you about their past. […]
