Delhi Ridge - Historical Monuments in North Ridge

Historical Monuments in North Ridge

The North ridge, a part known as Kamala Nehru forest, is home to several hisorical monuments, namely the Flag Staff Tower, built in 1828.

  • Ashoka pillar, brought to Delhi by Firuz Shah Tughluq in 1356.

  • Flagstaff Tower, where British ladies and children took refuge during the Revolt of 1857

  • Pir Ghaib, a 14th century hunting lodge and Observatory built by Feroz Shah Tughlaq

  • Chauburji.

  • Old Baoli

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