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Old Delhi & Shahjahanabad Citadel

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Tourist Places & Hidden Gems in Old Delhi & Shahjahanabad Citadel

Fatehpuri Masjid (1650 CE) Hidden Gem
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Fatehpuri Masjid (1650 CE)

Western End of Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi 110006

Erected in 1650 CE by Fatehpuri Begum, one of Shah Jahan's royal queens, Fatehpuri Masjid anchors the western end of the imperial Chandni Chowk boulevard. Constructed from rich red sandstone, it features a single central fluted dome, two prominent minarets, and a peaceful courtyard pool where weary spice merchants and travelers have sought solace for centuries.

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Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib
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Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib

Chandni Chowk Road, Maliwara, Old Delhi 110006

Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib stands reverently in the heart of Chandni Chowk on the hallowed site where the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, was martyred in November 1675 on the orders of Aurangzeb for defending religious freedom. The golden-domed complex features a marble sanctum, the historic well from which the Guru drank water, and a round-the-clock free community kitchen (Langar).

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Jama Masjid of Delhi
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Jama Masjid of Delhi

Meena Bazaar, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi 110006

Constructed between 1650 and 1656 CE at a staggering cost of one million rupees, Masjid-i Jehan-Numa (commonly known as Jama Masjid) was Shah Jahan's crowning religious monument. Elevated on a rocky outcrop, its expansive red-sandstone courtyard can accommodate 25,000 worshippers, flanked by three grand gateway staircases, two 40-meter minarets, and three marble domes.

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Khari Baoli Asia's Largest Wholesale Spice Market
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Khari Baoli Asia's Largest Wholesale Spice Market

Khari Baoli Road, Near Fatehpuri Masjid, Old Delhi 110006

Operating since the reign of Shah Jahan in the 17th century, Khari Baoli is recognized as Asia's largest wholesale spice market. The labyrinthine historic corridors are packed with gunny sacks brimming with saffron, dried chilies, star anise, cardamom, and exotic herbs. The rooftop of Gadodia Market offers a bird's-eye view over Old Delhi's bustling bazaar life.

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Red Fort (Lal Qila) UNESCO Citadel
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Red Fort (Lal Qila) UNESCO Citadel

Netaji Subhash Marg, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi 110006

Commissioned in 1638 CE by Emperor Shah Jahan when he shifted his imperial capital from Agra, the Red Fort is an iconic masterpiece of Mughal architectural brilliance. Enclosed by 2.4 kilometers of massive red sandstone ramparts, the complex houses Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-i-Khas where the Peacock Throne once stood, Moti Masjid, and Chhatta Chowk covered bazaar.

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