step-well

step-well is a historic site in , . step-well is situated nearby to the museum , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Red Fort, Delhi and Moti Masjid.

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The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of , India. It served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May 1639, the fort was constructed following his decision to shift the Mughal capital from to Delhi. is situated 360 metres south of step-well.

Mosque
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The is a 17th-century historical , not open for worship, inside the complex in Old Delhi, . It was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, damaged during the Siege of Delhi, and subsequently restored by the British. is situated 320 metres southeast of step-well.

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was built in 1546 CE in Old Delhi, on what was then an island of the Yamuna River, by Salim Shah Suri, the son of Sher Shah Suri. The fort was constructed during a period when the Mughal Empire had been temporarily overthrown; in 1540 CE, Sher Shah Suri had defeated the Mughal emperor Humayun and established the rule of the Sur Empire rule in . is situated 270 metres northeast of step-well.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chandni Chowk and Meena Bazar, Old Delhi.

Neighborhood
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The is a street market square it is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. Located close to the Old Delhi railway station, the Mughal-era is located at the eastern fringes of .

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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, also spelled Kashmere Gate, is a historic gate located in Old Delhi, Delhi, India. It served as the northern entrance to the walled city of , the capital of the Mughal Empire.

step-well

Latitude
28.65893° or 28° 39′ 32″ north
Longitude
77.24085° or 77° 14′ 27″ east
Open location code
7JWVM65R+H8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2410177680
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­water_well
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­water_well
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