Next was Khirki Mosque which was a beautiful example of Indo-Islamic architecture. The best part was the stairs, which led us to the top of the mosque. The problem is, however, same — it is half-broken. Both monuments need urgent restoration. If we don’t take care and get it repaired fast, we will soon lose two of our great historical monuments.
Karishma, VIII-A

Neglected heritage sites of delhi
Delhi is thousands of years old. Being the Capital of India, we should show respect and care for its history. However, due to tremendous technological developments and social and economic progress in India, nobody cares for our heritage any more. Many monuments in Delhi are not maintained properly. Take, for example, Sat Pula near Chirag Dilli and the Khirki Mosque.

During the early 13th Century, when Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was the ruler of Delhi, the city was divided into two parts. One was Lalkot, which is now part of the Mehrauli area, and the other was the City of Siri, which is now part of Safdarjung Development Area and Siri Fort area. The City of Siri was built by Alauddin Khilji. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq constructed a long wall connecting the City of Siri with Lalkot. These two cities were situated at two corners of Delhi. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq made the wall the border of the city. This city was known as Jahanpanah. The wall was erected for the purpose of protection as well as to act as a dam. A small stream from the Yamuna flowed into the city. The land behind the wall was low and the water was stored there for the use of people living in the city. The water used to flow into the lake through the seven gates on the wall, which was called Satpula.

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