Museum of the Archeological survey of India Delhi

Museums are the places which represent the artistic grandeur of a particular age. India is country of rich cultural heritage and Delhi is the oldest city in India which has survived a lot of reconstruction and renovations. The Museum of the Archaeological Survey of India, Delhi is one of these museums which represent the rich culture of the city during the Mughal period.

The Red Fort is situated on the west bank of the River Yamuna. The huge walls made of red sandstone gives the name Red Fort to the palace of Shah Jahan. The fort lies along the river Yamuna which adds up more to the beauty of the fort. The construction of the fort started in the year 1639 and ended up in 1648. It is one of the most stunning examples of the Mughal architecture. And now this stunning piece of art holds the rich architecture of the Mughals in the form of Museum of the Archaeological Survey of India, Delhi.

Within the fort lies the Mumtaz Mahal. The Mumtaz Mahal lies in the southern end of the palaces. The Mumtaz Mahal is located in the riverfront and the six main palaces are also there. The house of Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan’s lovely daughter was also located there. The six apartments in the Mahal had arched pillars. Only the lower portion of the pillars was made of marble. Today the Mahal holds a place for the Museum of the Archaeological Survey of India, Delhi.

The Museum of the Archaeological Survey of India, Delhi displays the weapons, and souvenirs. The paintings on the wall depict the scenes of courtly life and the rich handiwork of the carpets used in the Mughal period. The museum takes a person to the cultural heritage of the Mughal period and displays the grandeur of the period.

A special section of the Museum of the Archaeological Survey of India, Delhi is dedicated to Bahadur Shah the last Mughal emperor. The place displaces his personal things like his hookah and silk robes. The crafted swords, hookahs and chess sets, embroidered textiles and decorative blue tiles are also a good possession of the museum.

The Museum of the Archaeological Survey of India, Delhi is located within the Red Fort and a person can easily access the place from any part of the city. The visiting time of the museum is Timing: 9 am - 5 pm    It is a must visit for the local and the foreign tourists because the cultural heritage of the Indian history is well represented here.

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