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 […]
