http://www.lastminute.com/site/find/World/Asia/India/New-Delhi.rssen-gbInfo on lastminute.com's New Delhi offeringshttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification In 1638 when the capital of India was moved from Agra to Delhi, a new royal palace was constructed for the then-ruler of the Mughal Dynasty, Shah Jahan. Known as the Red Fort, or Lal Qila, it was completed in 1648. The name derives from its massive red sandstone walls, some up to 110 feet high, which surround this magnificent work of Mughal architecture. The palace itself is made of white marble and decorated in gold and precious stones.]]> As well as providing a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Delhi, the Lodi Gardens harbour a number of beautiful tombs and a fine collection of tropical shrubs and trees.]]> The largest mosque in India, Delhi's Jama Masjid was originally called Masjid-i-Jahanuma, meaning "the mosque commanding a view of the world". It is the last architectural work of Shah Jahan and was begun in 1644, completed in 1658.]]> The buildings in the Qutb Minar complex date from the onset of Muslim rule in India and are fine examples of early Afghan architecture. The Qutb Minar itself is a soaring tower, nearly 73 metres high.]]> The second Mughal Emperor Humayun died in 1556, and his Persian wife, Hamida Begum, supervised the construction of his tomb from 1562-1572, designed by the Persian architect, Mirak Mirza Ghiyuath. The beautiful mausoleum, built of red sandstone and red and white marble, sits in the centre of an enclosure on a large platform and has a series of cells with arched openings.]]> The National Museum is the largest in Delhi. Around 200,000 exhibits of exquisite art provide a detailed insight into Indian history and cultural heritage.]]>