Taj Mahal is an amazing specimen of architectural art. It was built by Shah Jahan. After the death of Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan had decided to build Taj Mahal in her loving memory. It is a white marvel mausoleum. It shines bright in moonlight. People around the world come to get a glimpse of this … [Read more...]
Information about Sanchi Stupa (Madhya Pradesh)
Sanchi Stupa Sanchi (in Madhya Pradesh, India) is famous for its stupas. The bodies of the Buddha and of other sages were cremated on pyres of sweet-smelling sandalwood. The bones were later recovered and taken to various places of pilgrimage where they were interred in stupas. Great Stupa: From … [Read more...]
Khajuraho Temples | Temple Shrines at Khajuraho
The temples of Khajuraho are rightly regarded as the most creative works of Hindu architecture. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. The beauty of their proportions, the vibrant texture of the carvings which enrich their walls and their impressive size … [Read more...]
Monuments of Gupta Period
Monuments of Gupta Period Monuments of the Gupta period illustrate the existence of different centers of art and architecture of the time. Mathura, Benares, Nalanda were the important centers of art and architecture. The seated Buddha image belonging to the Benares school of art, now preserved … [Read more...]
History of Purana Qila (Delhi)
Purana Qila Purana Qila is a fort situated on the Delhi-Mathura Road. It was constructed on the historical site of Indraprastha by Humayun and Sher Shah. It is difficult to say as to how much of the citadel is the work of Humayun and how much of it is that of Sher Shah, for there is not much … [Read more...]
History of Qutub Minar
The Qutub Minar (also Qutb, Qutab) is an outstanding monument of the Muslim rule in India. Ibn Battuta, a famous Moorish travelerand commentator of the Middle Ages, spoke of the Minar as “one of the wonders of the world – which has no parallel in the lands of Islam”. The only Muslim building known … [Read more...]
Important Monuments of India
Important Monuments A list of famous and important monuments of India along with brief description is given below: Taj Mahal, Agra: Taj Mahal is one of most admired marvelouses in the World and one of New Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, UP, India which is the white … [Read more...]
History of Buland Darwaza (Fatehpur Sikri)
Buland Darwaza, the triumphal Gateway, was erected by Akbar in 1601 in commemoration of his victory over Khandesh and Ahmednagar in Southern India. Buland Darwaza is the greatest monumental structure of Akbar's entire reign. Even now it has no parallel and is the largest, loftiest and most stately … [Read more...]
Brief History of Agra Fort (Red Fort in Agra)
Agra Fort is also known as Red Fort in Agra. Agra fort is one of the most ancient historical monuments built of sandstone on the riverbank of Yamuna in Agra (UP) by Emperor Akbar. Agra fort was developed as a representation of the strongest uphold of the Mughals in India. Site: Developed and … [Read more...]
Interesting Facts about Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal, the white marble mousoleum, is the finest example of Mughal Architecture and is a World Heritage site in India. Please find some interesting facts about Taj Mahal. 1. Taj Mahal is an unusual Tomb constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. 2. … [Read more...]