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The historic ruins of Ferozabad

March 29, 2017April 1, 2017

Kotla Feroz Shah Fort One of the places to visit away from the hustle-bustle in the city – the Kotla Feroz Shah Fort near Bahadur Shah …

Asia, Heritage, Photo Stories, Travellers

Chor Minar: Scare Tactic or Slaughtering Ground?

March 20, 2017March 17, 2017

The Chor Minar may seem like a run of the mill heritage site, but its gory past has much more to reveal. History and Purpose: …

Asia, Blog, Capturing Culture, Community, Food Heritage, Heritage, Traditions

Khari Baoli: Asia’s largest spice market

February 19, 2017March 21, 2017

From a step-well to Asia’s largest spice market, Khari Baoli is a trove of exotic condiments. Trying to look at local economies within the city …

Asia, Itineraries, Stories, Travel

Photo Walk: Humayun’s Tomb

February 7, 2017February 18, 2017

The Mughals were an extravagant bunch, who didn’t hold back when constructing opulent structures. The Humayun Tomb Complex is testament to this affinity for luxury. …

Conservation, Heritage, Public Spaces, Restoration, Travel, War

A Brief History of Kashmiri Gate in Delhi

January 28, 2017January 24, 2017

This article was originally published on www.sahapedia.org, an open online resource on the arts, cultures and heritage of India. Kashmiri Gate was one of the original gates of …

Heritage Quiz

How much do you know about Delhi’s heritage sites?

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

Delhi, the capital of India, has several monuments and cultural heritage sites, that spread across its topography. The Indo-Islamic monuments and the buildings erected through …

Built Heritage, Conservation

Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah: Of Qawwalis and Mannats

August 30, 2016September 5, 2016

One of the oldest places in Delhi is the ‘dargah’ (shrine) of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya,the famous 14th century sufi saint (1238-1325 A.D), in West Nizamuddin …

World Heritage Sites

Experiencing Humayun’s tomb

July 2, 2016July 2, 2016

A lot has been said about this tomb, but experiencing it personally, is a complete mesmerising act. This is one of the few sites where you …

Oldest Built Heritage, Student Program

The Little Dharamsala of Delhi

February 7, 2016February 8, 2016

Historically, Majnu Ka Tila was the port from where the first Muslim devotee of Guru Nanak (the founder of Sikhism) used to ferry people across the River Yamuna.