Pushing tourism in Delhi[1] to the next level, the Ministry of Tourism takes the initiative of promoting Red Fort[2] as a museum hub. This time by organizing a tour to the recently opened four museums in the British barracks of the historic fort. For the same, MOT collaborated with Archaeological Survey of India and called in 20 tour operators and stakeholders for the promotion. Besides, the major reason behind holding the tour was to chalk out a way to make Red Fort a two-day destination.
Taking place in the British barracks which were closed before, each museum takes travelers to essential parts of the 160 years old Indian history. Barrack 1 displays the original archives and replicas of the First War of Indian Independence 1857. Barrack 2 exhibits information and specimens of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Barrack 3 talks about the life and history of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the INA movement whereas Barrack 4 has artifacts from Archaeological Museum and Indian War Memorial Museum. These artifacts were previously housed in the Naubat Khana and Mumtaz Mahal Palace. What’s interesting to know is that the whole museum complex will be known as Kranti Mandir saluting the spirit of freedom fighters.
Also Read:
(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)
Tanisha Sharma[4]
Tanisha Sharma is that odd head in the crowd of travel writers who calls architecture to be her muse. When not traveling, she could be found daydreaming about all the architecture or food in the world. It won’t be wrong to say that writing, music, novels and dogs have taken over and become an essential part of her life.
References
- ^ Delhi (www.indianholiday.com)
- ^ Red Fort (www.indianholiday.com)
- ^ Things to Do in Delhi (www.indianholiday.com)
- ^ All posts by Tanisha Sharma (www.indianholiday.com)
