In Delhi’s bustling central district stands the Old Fort, or Purana Qila, once believed to be the site of the city’s oldest settlement inhabited by the Pandavas. This historical precinct has witnessed the rise and fall of many great empires as they jostled to leave their lasting imprint in the strategic heartland of Delhi. From […]
The third in our monsoon series of heritage walks will explore the fifth city of Delhi, Feroz Shah Kotla. Built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1354, the complex houses the enduring Ashokan pillar, and the ruins of a grand fortress, a baoli (step well), a dungeon, among other vestiges. Shrouding these mesmerizing structures, are […]
“Badshah Humayun ke makbare ki sair aur guzre zamaane ki baatein”is the second heritage walk of Delhi Karavan’s monsoon walk series. We will walk through the lush, rain-drenched lawns of the Humayun’s tomb complex – a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will delve into the stories of Mughal luminaries and other royalties whose legacies continue […]
Tughlaqabad, the third fortified city of Delhi, built by Sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughluq in 1321 AD, once fell victim to a curse — a Sultan’s obsession turned calamity — that now haunt its abandoned ramparts. Join Delhi Karavan this weekend as we walk through these vestiges exploring tales of a Sufi, a Sultan, and a city […]
“…Awadh ke paandaan se ik nayi gilauri le kar aayen hain…” Once upon a time in Awadh, a mighty vizier (wazir) held so much power that even the monarch (badshaah) would tremble before him. The king was but a puppet in the vizier’s hands, and anyone who dared to challenge him found themselves outwitted by […]
” Lal Kot, the first city of Delhi, that was once ruled by Tomars, Chauhans, Mamluks, Khiljis and so many dynasties and empires, now stands bare with its few defense walls, as if reaching out to make you hear its tales.The fort ruins of Lal Kot stand quietly amongst the dense green patch of forest […]
Let us gather this weekend for a session of storytelling where we breathe life into history’s forgotten characters. Beginning in the streets of Dilli and spanning across Royal Marwar, we will recount tales of romance and love, lost and won, till we reach the very end…or perhaps, chance upon a new beginning at this very […]
let us walk down some forgotten, winding serpentine paths dotted with rows of ruins with their arches and collapsed roofs peeping through the grass and shrubbery, and explore the unexplored this time. This trail will take you on yet another thrilling journey to explore the city within cities, accompanied by an interesting session of storytelling […]
Jahanpanah or “the Refuge of the World”, established in the 14th century as the capital by the more infamous Sultan because of his destructive policies – Muhammad bin Tughluq, became the fourth city in the long and chequered history of Delhi. In this walk, we shall explore the history and stories of the cluster of […]
The karavan this time sets forth to visit the fort ruins of one of the oldest cities of Delhi. Lal Kot, the first city of Delhi, was once ruled by Rajputs, Tomars, Chauhans, Mamluks, Khiljis and witnessed the rise and fall of so many dynasties and empires. The remains of the city fort’s walls and […]
