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Mehrauli Archaeological Park is situated in Delhi, just beside the Qutb Complex (historically Mehrauli was the first of the seven cities of Delhi). Spanning an area of more than 200 acres (80 ha), the site displays the rich heritage of India...

Tomb platform at Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi.

Mehrauli Archaeological Park is an archaeological area spread over 200 acre that consists of over 100 historically significant monuments. It is the only area in Delhi known for 1,000 years of continuous occupation, and includes the ruins...

The Iron Pillar now seen at the Qutb Complex, New Delhi, India, was originally erected during the time of King Chandra and bears his inscription in Sanskrit. This king has been identified with Emperor Chandragupta II (c. 375 - 413/14 CE...

Iron pillar in the Qutb complex near New Delhi, India from the Gupta period.

Rajon Ki Baoli, a step-well built during the reign of Ibrahim Lodi (r. 1517-1526). Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi.

Delhi sultan Ghiyas ud din Balban’s (r. 1266-1287) tomb. Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi.

Hauz-e-Shamsi pavilion. The original structure was built in 1230, however, the square-shaped and rectangular pavilions are later additions. Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi.

Rajaon Ki Baoli, an early 16th Century stepwell located in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park in Delhi, India.

Jamali Kamali mosque, built by Mughal emperors Babur and Humayun between 1528-1529 and 1536. Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi.