 The imposing Ashokan Pillar in Delhi was a gift to Delhi by the third Sultan of the Tughlak dynasty, Firoz Shah Tughlak, who was known for his liking for structures of sorts.
Make good use of your visit to Ashokan Pillar in Delhi. While on your tour to the church you can pay a visit the nearby attractions.
Tourist Attractions near Ashokan Pillar in Delhi
The important tourist attractions near Ashokan Pillar in Delhi include:
Hindu Rao House: Built in the early 19th century as a residence of William Fraser.
Pir Ghaib: Built around 1630 AD by Feroz Shah Tughlaq as a part of his either Kushk-i-Shikar (hunting lodge) or Kushk-i-Jahan Numa (world showing palace)
Mutiny Memorial: Built by the British in 1863, it is now known as Ajitgarh.
Chauburja Masjid: Built by Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88) as a part of his palace called Kushk-i-Shikar (the hunting lodge) or Kushk-i-Jahan-Numa.
Nicholson Cemetery: One of the earliest British cemeteries in Delhi was named after the renowned British Brigadier General John Nicholson
Qudsia Bagh: Laid by Nawab Qudsia Begum in 1748, the dancing girl who later became wife of Emperor Muhammad Shah, the garden once housed a palace, waterfall, a mosque, a summer lodge and a beautiful flower and fruit garden
Shopping Venues near Ashokan Pillar in Delhi
Delhi is a shopper’s paradise. You can visit the shopping areas near Ashokan Pillar in Delhi and make some good purchase from the following shopping centers:
Kamla Nagar Market
Model Town Market
Mukherji Nagar Market
Ashok Vihar Market
Ashokan Pillar in Delhi is not in a very good condition in comparison to the one at Feroz Shah Kotla but still this ancient pillar is worth a visit because of its unique history.
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