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 […]
Let’s gather this time for a beautiful evening at the majestic Safdarjung Tomb!We’ll first take a stroll around the magnificent venue for a short heritage walk, discussing about Nawab Safdar Jang, the tomb, and the surroundings. And then we will sit and relax in the beautiful ambience as we immerse ourselves in the storytelling session […]
As the Karavan walks around the ruins of the fifth city, you will find yourself mesmerized by stories of mysticism, legend and history. Here, in the City of Djinns you will witness how belief holds such strong bearing, sometimes even surpassing logic.. and devotees write letters, stick coins on the walls, offering sweets and milk […]
Still off the usual heritage circuit, this 16th century Lodhi era tomb is hidden away and even difficult to locate on Google. We shall further move to the Satpula Dam, the seven arched waterways of the medieval period, showing the excellent canal system that existed during the Tughlaq’s Sultanate. Meer e Karavan: Asif Khan Dehlvi […]
