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This large, red-walled complex showcases a long period of Indian history and art from the reign of the Mughal emperors in India.

New Delhi’s museums, art galleries, markets, ancient monuments and architecture provide insight into the city’s blend of Mughal, Hindu and British history.

This marble and red sandstone tower is the tallest minaret in India and represents the beginning of Muslim rule in the country.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

This colourfully decorated temple is a place of worship and spiritual education for one of Hinduism’s major branches.

Admire the majesty of this impressive gate, surrounded by gardens filled with picnicking families, which sits at the head of India’s grand boulevard.

This vast, intricate work of mixed Mughal and Western architecture is one of the largest presidential residences in the world.

This tranquil garden offers a relaxing change from the crowded city, with bridges, waterways, flower beds, tombs and medieval monuments to explore.

This ancient observatory contains a number of curious astronomy tools and is a beautiful sight while exploring the surrounding gardens.

This large, red-walled complex showcases a long period of Indian history and art from the reign of the Mughal emperors in India.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

This marble and red sandstone tower is the tallest minaret in India and represents the beginning of Muslim rule in the country.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

This vast, intricate work of mixed Mughal and Western architecture is one of the largest presidential residences in the world.

This modern and colourfully decorated Hindu temple was inaugurated on the condition that people of all classes would be allowed inside.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

This vast, intricate work of mixed Mughal and Western architecture is one of the largest presidential residences in the world.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

This tranquil garden offers a relaxing change from the crowded city, with bridges, waterways, flower beds, tombs and medieval monuments to explore.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.