Delhi: Old Places

WHEW. Last post on Delhi, I promise.

Jama Masjid

While in Delhi we went to Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. It can house 25,000 worshipers! Crazy, right? Anyways, the mosque was actually built by the same guy who built the Taj Mahal (Shah Jahan) and the place has a few cool relics including a copy of the Qur'an on deer skin. I wanted to see this put apparently it is locked up and hidden.. bummer. It definitely was an interesting visit and yet again we got to rock some modest clothing.  Anyways, the highlight of the visit was most likely taking awkward pictures with one woman's baby. Yeah, people will come up to you and beg for pictures with their children, babies especially. We were in a good mood so it wasn't a problem. I don't have the pictures but lets just say I was being ridiculous and the baby was unimpressed...

Qutub Minar

Check out that detail

On our last day in Delhi we visited Qutub Minar, a world heritage site. Surprisingly, this place is India's most visited monument... step aside Taj Mahal! The Minar was constructed in 1192 and is considered one of the greatest works of Mugal architecture. This monument is supposed to symbolize the power of Islam along with calling people to prayer to a nearby mosque. The giant pole in the picture = the Qutub Minar. The pole is inscribed with verses from the Qur'an and actually has some beautiful detail. Besides just a giant pole, the place is surrounded by nice gardens and buildings that are now ruins. There was also a tomb there, but I can't remember who it belonged to.... oh well.
 
Enough with the history, here are some pictures!

oOoOo look at how artistic I am.....

xoxo,
Becca