Qutub-Minar   Qutub-Minarin red and buff sandstone is the highest tower in India. It has a diameter of 14.32 m at the base and about 2.75 m on the top with a height of 72.5 m. Qutubu’d-Din Aibak laid the foundation of Minar in AD 1199 for the use of the mu’azzin (crier) to give calls for prayer and raised the first storey, to which were added three more storeys by...

The Red Fort of Delhi The Red Fort of Delhi was built by the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The Red Fort or the LalQila is located in the heart of Old Delhi and was previously known as Qila-e-Mu’alla of the then Shahjanabad, Shah Jahan’s new capital. Construction of Delhi Red Fort started in 1639 and within a span of 9 years, the colossal structure was built. It took more that...

National Flag of India National flag is the symbol of a country’s freedom and sovereignty. It is the flag under which our freedom fighters had fought for India’s Independence. Before Independence, the National Flag had the spinning wheel placed at its centre. It was necessary at that time to do so to remind the people of the Swadeshi Movement started by Gandhiji along with the movement for freedom. After Independence, the...

National Bird of India-The Peacock Peacock is a large and majestic bird. It has got a long and beautiful tail. Both the peacock and the hen have crest. But the crest of hen is smaller in size. The main body of the cock is mottled brown in color. Especially, the metallic green color found on the lower neck is very attractive. Though peacocks are beautiful looking birds their calls are loud...