Shahi Burj

The Shahi Burj is a three-storey octagonal tower of the in Old Delhi. The tower is located at the northeastern corner of the imperial enclosure.
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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 420 metres southwest of Shahi Burj.

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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 190 metres south of Shahi Burj.

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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 290 metres northwest of Shahi Burj.

Places in the Area

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

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is a neighborhood.

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 .

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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.

Shahi Burj

Latitude
28.6585° or 28° 39′ 31″ north
Longitude
77.24372° or 77° 14′ 37″ east
Open location code
7JWVM65V+9F
Open­Street­Map ID
way 698892682
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q16899990
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Satellite Map

Discover Shahi Burj from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Hindi to Urdu—“Shahi Burj” goes by many names.
  • Hindi: “शाह बुर्ज”
  • Urdu: “شاہی برج”

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