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India has a very rich historical heritage. Many rulers have come and gone and ruled India. Many of these rulers have built some
fantastico historical monuments which are famous worldwide. Lot of tourists
from all over the world come and visit these rich historical heritage of ours.
Let us look at some of the most famous and fantastico
historical monuments that we have in India.
Taj Mahal
Whenever we speak of historical monuments, the first thing
come to our mind is the magnificent Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is also named as one of
the eight wonders of the world. This beautiful white marble monument is
situated in Agra on the bank of river Yamuna. This monument was built by the
emperor Shah Jan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal.
Hawa Mahal
This historical monument is situated in the pink city of
India, Jaipur. It represents the heritage of the Royal Rajputs of Rajasthan.
This palace, made of red and pink sandstone, was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap
Singh for the women of the royal families, so that they can see the processions
from the windows of this palace. This palace is also called the ‘Palace of
Wind’, as the architecture of this palace is such that, whichever place you are
standing at, you will always feel the cool breeze.
Qutub Minar
Situated in the Indian capital Delhi, this is the tallest
stone tower in India. This again has its foundation in the Mughal period. It has some 379 steps which lead to the top of
the tower. Building such huge tower with stones during those time is really
very commendable.
Gateway of India
Situated in Mumbai, Gateway was built during the British
rule. This fantastico monument was built to commemorate the visit King George V
and Queen Mary to Bombay. Tourists have a major attraction towards this monument
due to its location, Apollo Bunder and the beautiful view of the Arabian Sea.
Sanchi Stupa
Sanchi Stupa is situated in the heart of India, i.e Madhya
Pradesh. This monument was built by the Maurayan Emperor Ashoka, in the honour
of Lord Buddha. This unique and fantastico monument has number of Buddhists stupas,
monasteries etc.and embarks the Buddhists architecture.
Victorial Memorial
This beautiful and fantastico monument is a major tourist
attraction in the eastern part of the country and is situated in the capital
city of West Bengal, Kolkata. This hall was dedicated to Queen Victoria and built during the British rule.
Charminar
This magnificent monument is situated in Hyderabad. It was
built by the Mughal Emperor Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah to protect its
empire from the epidemic of plague. This place is surrounded by the hustle and bustle
of people and the lively bazars. The tourists coming here are attracted towards the
colorful bangles, artifacts, and clothes.
Mysore Palace
This palace is with no doubt the biggest and most glorious
palaces in India. Situated in the Mysore city in Karnataka, this palace
attracts lot of tourists for its beautiful architecture and especially the
lighting show at night which gives all together a new life to the palace.
These are some to the fantastico historical monuments built
by various emperors and rulers in India. They symbolize the rich cultural and
historical heritage of India. So next time if you are looking for a weekend
trip, why don’t explore such monuments nearby your place and experience the
history once again.
