Recap: [Hybrid] India, July 07, Heritage Photo Walk : Celebrating LocalGuidesConnect 9th Birthday

[Ssiddharth2000]

Dear LG Community,

It gives me great pleasure to share the recap of another Meet-Up at Delhi, covering one of the lesser known historical places in New Delhi. It turned out to be an amazing solo photo walk to capture nature at it’s best during monsoons.

I started exploring the Najaf Khan Tomb Complex sharp at 17:00. The gardens, with many large shade giving trees and the quiet instantly surprised me. I just couldn’t stop myself from clicking pictures and enjoying this serene atmosphere all around. There were locals exercising, doing yoga, or simply chatting up, sitting on the lush gardens.

History of the place : Najaf Khan belonged to the Safavid dynasty in Persia and came to India along with his sister. He was the general of Mughal army under Shal Alam II (1759 - 1806). During the later part of the 18th century, the Mughal Empire was in decline. The Rohillas , Jats, Marathas were all in constant battles with the Mughal army to gain control of Delhi. In such turmoil and chaos, Najaf Khan managed to lead his army to battle successfully and defend Delhi and it’s neighbourhood for more than 30 years. Construction of the tomb commenced in 1782 CE under the initiative of his devoted daughter, Fatima. However, financial constraints resulted in the unfinished state of the tomb complex, with only the first floor and boundary walls completed.

Architectural Details : The tomb is 27.5m square, standing on a 0.6m high plinth and is built of red sandstone. The roof of the structure is 3m high, and supports an octagonal tower, 3.6m in diameter, on each of its four corners. The roof of the tomb is flat, but the interior rooms have vaulted ceilings.

Thank you for the beautiful stickers @TusharSuradkar @NERKARAMIT and thank you @curatorofmemory for the beautiful badge.

Accessibility :

Sustainability : The place was very well maintained, though a small area of the park was filled with rubbish which should have been cleaned. Dustbins are available in the garden. This post is also in response to Celebrate international Plastic Free Day by @Rahul001

Entry is free, the garden which houses the tomb is open everyday from sunrise to sunset.

Highlight Video :

I recently went through @TerryPG 's post
on How to Make a Highlight Video In Google Photos. Inspired by this feature, I created the below highlight video from the photos I captured from this place. Please do share your feedback on this video.

Virtual Meetup :

We started the virtual Meet-Up sharp at 17:45, I started off with welcoming all the virtual joiners, and proceeded to explain the history of Najaf Khan’s tomb and about the lush green gardens surrounding it. Thank you to each and everyone who took time out from their busy Monday to join the virtual meet-up @TusharSuradkar @ShreyaMusings @TravellerG @Gouri.PS @SarathUpendran @Ankit.Kumar @deepakjhic @Raj_Tayade @PrasadVR @SonamW @Hanugya.Panchal @VikramSingh_Valera

Special thanks to @KashifMisidia for initiating this meet-up series on the occasion of 9th birthday celebration.
sustainability
accessibility Google Maps contribution stories #internationalplasticfreeday

[Gouri.PS]

It was a wonderful meet-up @Ssiddharth2000 you’ve explained everything very clearly,I was a bit late to join the session sorry for that

[ShreyaMusings]

Beautifully explored location, shall we plan a picnic here soon @Ssiddharth2000
I did click some screenshots of this virtual meet up. Thanks for sharing this amazing recap.

[curatorofmemory]

@Ssiddharth2000 . Wonderful recap. Sorry to have missed it

[Ssiddharth2000]

That’s fine @Gouri.PS I am glad you liked the short virtual tour of the place.

[Ssiddharth2000]

Thank you for sharing the screenshots @ShreyaMusings Sure we can plan a picnic here soon.

[shaileno]

Due to network’s hide and seek time did not allow me to connect with you all anyway i read your recap thanks @Ssiddharth2000

[KashifMisidia]

Fantastic post, @Ssiddharth2000
I recently visited Lahore as part of the HBL PSL Hamaray Heroes award celebrations, and of course, a trip to Lahore isn’t complete without visiting the historic Lahore Fort.

It no longer surprises me when I see the deep architectural connection between Lahore and Delhi, after all, this was the era when Delhi had a “Lahore Gate” and Lahore had a “Delhi Gate.” Culturally and historically, they feel like reflections of one another. And I must say, I’ve often sensed this deep cultural connection through @TusharSuradkar Bhai’s posts as well, long before experiencing it myself. His posts always reflect a strong sense of history and shared heritage.

I’m truly glad to see how beautifully you’ve highlighted the culture and architecture of Delhi.
And thank you for being such a vibrant part of this celebration.

Keep inspiring!

[Annaelisa]

Sehr schöner und interessanter Rückblick @Ssiddharth2000

[TusharSuradkar]

Fabulous meetup and meetup location @Ssiddharth2000

The photos are poster-quality, especially since you managed not to include people in the frame.

[NareshDarji]

Loved seeing the vibrant moments from the heritage photo walk — what a fantastic way to mark 9 years of Local Guides Connect. @Ssiddharth2000

[Nomad_Enkay]

Awesome recap @Ssiddharth2000 ji, it felt like i was there btw beautiful frames captured

[Ssiddharth2000]

Thank you @curatorofmemory

[Ssiddharth2000]

Thank you @shaileno bhai
Looking forward to seeing you in our next meet-up in Delhi

[Ssiddharth2000]

Thank you for your inspiring wishes @KashifMisidia bhai. It’s so motivating to see your appreciation for this meet-up.

@KashifMisidia

Culturally and historically, they feel like reflections of one another

I couldn’t agree more with these words. There was a beautiful country called Hindustan pre partition and the forts, havelis, tombs all reflect the same architecture, grandeur and spirituality across Lahore and Delhi. Being a history buff, I aim to explore all the historical places in North India, I have come across references to so many such monuments located in Lahore while exploring the monuments in Delhi and Agra.

Thank you once again for appreciating the recap of this amazing meet-up.

[Ssiddharth2000]

Thank you @Annaelisa

[Ssiddharth2000]

Thank you @TusharSuradkar Yes it requires some practice to exclude people and still take good quality pictures. Thank you for your lovely appreciation. I truly enjoyed this meet-up

[Ssiddharth2000]

Thank you @NareshDarji bhai for your lovely appreciation

[Ssiddharth2000]

Thank you @Nomad_Enkay

[VikramSingh_Valera]

Wonderful recap @Ssiddharth2000 ji