Defence Colony

Defence Colony is a locality in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include India Gate and Lotus Temple.

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
, formerly known as the All India War Memorial, is a prominent situated on the eastern edge of the ceremonial axis of , officially known as Kartavya Path.

Bahá’í temple
Photo: Muhammad Mahdi Karim, GFDL.
The is a in , India. It was completed in December 1986. Notable for its lotus-like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city.

Stadium
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is a multi-sports stadium located in New Delhi, India. It is named after the first Prime Minister of India. Primarily a venue for football and athletics, it is an all-seater 60,254-capacity stadium, designed and constructed to meet the international standards set by FIFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and World Athletics.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include New Delhi and East Delhi.

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, the British-built capital of the and the seat of its three branches of government, is characterised by its wide boulevards, roundabouts, colonial mansions and government buildings, dotted with monuments from various parts of India's history.

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is the part of the city of on the eastern bank of the Yamuna River, opposite . Mainly a residential area, has rarely drawn tourists compared to other parts of the city, with Akshardham being the only major attraction in the area.

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is the Mughal-era walled city that comprises the historic core of . Constructed by the fifth Mughal ruler Shah Jahan as Shahjahanabad, is centred around the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, as well as Chandni Chowk, a paradise for street food lovers.

Defence Colony

Latitude
28.5802° or 28° 34′ 49″ north
Longitude
77.251° or 77° 15′ 4″ east
Population
638,000
Elevation
212 metres (696 feet)
Open location code
7JWVH7J2+3C
Geo­Names ID
12682433
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