Elegant ruins of everlasting beauty

A trip through the annals of history

Isa Khan’s tomb is a crumbling oasis of tranquility located in the heart of New Delhi. Isa Khan’s tomb is just across the road to the shrine of the Muslim Sufi-saint, Nizamuddin and Humayun’s Tomb.

Find out about the several monuments in Delhi that you may never even have heard about or seen.

Many priceless treasures of our history and heritage are lying in ruins testifying to the apathy of the powers that be. The Delhi Development Authority—DDA-- set up the Delhi Urban Heritage Foundation (DUHF) way back in 1999.

Much before Shah Jahan built the imposing Jama Masjid, in the heart of the city, there was Begumpuri Masjid probably Delhi’s largest mosque – but very few people know about it.

In ‘D’ Block of South Ex. 1 is a well manicured park with three unidentified tombs. These are Bhure Khan Ka Gumbad, Chhote Khan and Bade Khan ka Gumbad respectively.

No....this snippet is not about the famous 'Kumble-10' cricket ground.

Ask any Delhite does he/she know where Masjid Moth is situated; most probably the answer will be in affirmative. But ask them why it’s called so – you will draw a blank and some wild guesses unless you happen to bump into a historian.

Historian Swapna Liddle leads a walk around the Hauz Khas reservoir, exploring
the monuments in the area, including a renowned educational institution of 14th
century Delhi.

Partition the Long Shadow - Prajna Parasher speaks on A Broken Circle: Looking Back At Partition through S.L.Parasher’s Sketches

Silence Of The Lambs an illustrated talk on human rights of the forgotten by Vikram Patel Professor

Delhi, the city of historical landmarks and heritage sites, has acquired yet another landmark for itself.

Delhi, home to people and cultures from all corners of India, is truly
a cosmopolitan city and celebrates its festivals the same way. Diwali
is one festival but every community has its own unique customs and
rituals when it comes to celebrating the festival of lights.