India is rich in cultural heritage and
historical significance. Many places in India are considered as World Heritage
sites. The captivating beauty and the intricate architecture of these places
will take you back in time to ancient India.
The Taj Mahal
It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and
a UNESCO World Heritage site The Taj Mahal is situated on the banks of River
Yamuna in Agra. It was built during the Mughal period by Emperor Shah Jahan in
memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Its picturesque beauty justifies its name which
means the "crown of palaces". It is made of marble and its structure
appears to gradually alter its color as the day passes. It is also said that
the Shah Jahan cut off the hands of all the workers to prevent any replica of
his symbol of love from being constructed.
Red Fort
The first National Flag of independent India
was hoisted here by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. The Red Fort stands on the banks of
river Yamuna and is named so due to the massive walls of red sandstone which
encompass the fort. It served as accommodation for the Emperors and their
families and was the political center of the Mughal government. The Red Fort is
considered to represent the zenith of Mughal creativity in architecture.
Hawa Mahal
This palace is in the deserts of Jaipur in
Rajasthan. Its name literally means the "Palace of Winds" and was
constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh so that the royal women could
observe everyday life of the common people without being seen by anyone. It
gets its name from the unique construction style which created a cooling effect
during the hot summers by circulating air within the chambers.
Khajuraho Temples
The Khajuraho Temples are a group of Hindu and
Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh. The erotic sculptures present here are proof
that the Kama Sūtra originated in India. These temples worship love in its
purest form and are symbolic of ancient Indian art.
Golden Temple
Situated in Amritsar in Punjab, this temple is
considered to be the most sacred place for Sikhs. It was built by Guru Ram
Dass, the fourth of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism. It was rebuilt in marble with the
dome being covered in gold in 1802; thereby giving it its name.
Ajanta and Ellora Caves
These caves are more than 2000 years old. The
Ajanta caves are famous for their beautiful paintings and sculptures which
depict the life of Buddha. The Buddhist monks had carved these caves in the
rock hills for living, education and worship. The Ellora caves are at a
distance of about 100 km from the Ajanta caves and are an epitome of Indian
rock-cut architecture.
Fatehpur Sikri
The beauty of this place will transport you to
the medieval era. This city was built by Akbar during the 16th century to serve
as the capital of the Mughal Empire. However, it was shortly deserted by its
inhabitants due to insufficient water supply. Its beautiful courtyards and
regal palaces still attract multitudes of tourists.
Author Bio:
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