Raj Ghat - 5 Things to Know Before Visiting
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Raj Ghat (meaning "Royal Steps") is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation on 31 January 1948, a day after his assassination.
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Veer Bhumi
0.26km from Raj Ghat
The Veer Bhumi (land of braves) is a memorial dedicated to the youngest prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi. Rajiv Gandhi's last rituals and religious rites were conducted at Vir Bhoomi where he was cremated and a Memorial site was established in his honor to commemorate the life of this young leader of the nation.
Shakti Sthal
0.39km from Raj Ghat
Shakti Sthal ( 'Place of Power and Strength' ) is the Memorial site of Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the first lady and only Prime Minister of India named after her strong determination and positive attitude towards the betterment of the Country.
Red Fort
2.02km from Raj Ghat
The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India, which served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Every year on the Independence day of India (15 August), the Prime Minister hoists the Indian flag at the main gate of the fort. English name red fort derived from its red-sandstone walls. As the residence of the imperial family, the fort was originally known as the "Blessed Fort".
Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
2.13km from Raj Ghat
Lal Mandir popularly known as Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is one of the oldest Jain temples situated in Delhi. This temple is located just opposite the famous Red Fort.
Supreme Court of India
2.26km from Raj Ghat
Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial court and the final court of appeal under the Constitution of India. the highest constitutional court, with the power of Judicial review
Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib ji
2.38km from Raj Ghat
This is one of the nine historical gurdwaras in Delhi. It was first constructed in 1783 by Baghel Singh Dhaliwal to commemorate the martyrdom site of the ninth Sikh guru. it marks the site where the ninth Sikh Guru was beheaded on the orders of the Mugahal Emperor Aurangazeb on 11 November 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam.
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Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Through most of its history, Delhi has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires. Under the Delhi Sultanate, it was an Imperial City.
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