1983 India: New Delhi 2 (12/3-4/1983)

Saturday, December 3, 1983

Jama Masjid/Temple

The Jama Masjid/Temple (1650-1656) is the principal mosque in Old Delhi

Corner of the courtyard

View from Jama Masjid to the Red Fort

The Red Fort, built in 1648, was the residence of the Mughal emperors until 1857.

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid entrance gateway and pool in the courtyard

Jama Masjid entrance

Marble artisan

Khirki Masjid/Temple

The Khirki Masjid/Temple (c. 1351-1354) was built in Tughluqian architectural style, more like a fortress.

Khirki Masjid arches

Khirki Masjid roof

Khirki Masjid domes

View of surrounding housing

View of surrounding housing

View of surrounding housing

Jamali-Kamali Tomb wall

The Jamali-Kamali Tomb was built 1528-1529 for two persons, Jamali and Kamali.

Entrance to mosque

Tomb frieze

Stone inlay floor

View of Qutab Minar

Tomb stone inlay work

View towards Qutab Minar from the tomb

Another view from the tomb

Saw the Sound & Light Show at the Red Fort.

Flights taken in India

Sunday, December 4, 1983

Changed my ticket so that instead of flying from Bombay at 5:45, I departed from New Delhi at 9:10.

Arrive Geneva at 16:35.

Air India menu cover

Air India menu drinks

Air India menu

Air India menu in English

Air India menu last page

 End of 1983 India.