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Tourist attractions near Begum Samru’s Palace
Following are some of the famous tourist attractions near Begum Samru’s Palace –
Red Fort: Also known as Lal Qila, this fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan after he transferred his capital to Shahjahanabad from Agra in 1638.
Jama Masjid: The largest mosque of India, built by Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid was originally called Masjid-i-Jahanuma.
Chandni Chowk: One of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi, it has a variety of shops selling books, clothing, leather goods, etc.
Salimgarh Fort: Built in 1546 on an island of River Yamuna by Islam Shah Suri, son and successor of Sher Shah Suri.
Kashmiri Gate: One of the important gates of Shahjahanabad as the royal processions of emperors used to pass through the gate on their trips to Kashmir or northern India.
St James Church: Consecrated in 1836, this beautiful church built by the Colonel James Skinner was said to be an imitation of St Paul's Cathedral in London.
Dara Shikoh Library: Constructed by Shah Jahan's chosen successor Dara Shikoh is the Dara Shikoh Library of the Department of Archaeology, Delhi Administration.
Lothian Cemetery: Located on Lothian Road, it is the first British cemetery of Delhi.
Raj Ghat: The most popular memorial in Delhi, it was set up in honor of the Father of the Nation - Mahatma Gandhi.
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