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 An important mosque in Old Delhi is Fatehpuri Masjid, located at the terminal point of the Chandni Chowk. Built in during the Mughal era in 1650, this mosque is a landmark of Delhi that few tourists can miss.
Due to its convenient location, Fatehpuri Masjid provides access to a number of major tourist destinations in Delhi. Some of these nearby attractions are:
Jama Masjid
An outstanding symbol of the brilliance of Mughal Architecture, Jama Masjid was built by emperor Shahjahan in 1656. It lies opposite to the Red Fort and is arguably the country’s largest mosque.
Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk is a widely known market that lies opposite the Red Fort in Delhi. The area was laid out by Shahjahan's daughter, Jahanara.This market bustles with activity all through the year.
Salimgarh Fort
Built in 1546 by Salim Shah, son and successor of Sher Shah Suri, Salimgarh Fort was constructed on an island of river Yamuna. It is situated at a distance of about 1 kilometer northeast of Red Fort on the Ring Road after crossing the national memorial. The fort has now been renamed as Swatantrata Senani Smarak (Freedom Fighters' Memorial) because a memorial for freedom fighters has been developed inside the fort.
Kashmeri Gate
Built by Military Engineer Robert Smith in 1835, the gate is named so because it used led to a pathway to Kashmir. The gate first gained national attention during India’s struugle for freedom from the British regime.
St. James Church
Located ½ km from Kashmeri Gate, at the intersection of Church Road and Lothian Road, St. James Church was built in 1836 by the famous Colonel James Skinner in a Greek cross design. The beautiful church was said to be an imitation of St Paul's Cathedral in London but according to Percival Spear the church was actually modeled on a church in Venice
Dara Shikoh Library
The Dara Shikoh Library is located in the grounds of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. The building is of great historical importance because it was built by Shah Jahan's intellectual son and chosen successor, Dara Shikoh, and was later used as a residency by Sir David Ochterlony, the first British Resident of Delhi.
Lothian Cemetary
Located on Lothian Road near Kashmeri Gate on the northeast side of the railway bridge, Lothian cemetery is the first British cemetery of Delhi. The members of Delhi's Christian community were buried in this old cemetery from 1808 to 1867.
Rajghat
Situated on the bank of Jamuna River, Rajghat is an important historical place because Mahatma Gandhi's last rites was performed here on 31st January, 1948. The memorial stone of Gandhi is square in shape and made of black stone.
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