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Purana Quila, DelhiPurana QuilaHumayun Gate (Southern Ramparts) from inside, Purana Qila, Delhi. We visited Old fort on 25th Dec, 2010. Purana Qila, situated on the banks of Yamuna, was constructed by the Mughal emperor Humayun. It is where Humayun's capital Din Panah was located. |
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| Purana Qila ramparts, and lake outside it |
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| The sunset |
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| Waiting for boat ride |
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| It was a long day indeed |
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| Chhupam chhupai khele? |
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| and the run |
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| Mai aaa rahi hoon |
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| Ishani playing hide and seek with dad |
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| hmm... |
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| Pakad liya moments |
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| Tired ?? |
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| No outing is complete without chips |
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| Qila Kuhna Masjid inside Purana Qila, Delhi. |
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| Qila-i-Kuna Mosque - inner view |
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| The single-domed Qila-i-Kuna Mosque, built by Sher Shah in 1541 is an excellent example of a pre-Mughal design, and an early example of the extensive use of the pointed arch in the region as seen in its five doorways with the 'true' horseshoe-shaped arches. |
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| Boat ride |
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