8 Historical Places

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Centre of Attraction: Taj Mahal, Agra

City, Country: Agra, India

Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport, DelhiAgra Airport (domestic flights)

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The Taj Mahal is the most extravagant monument built as a symbol of eternal enduring love.Standing on the banks of the Yamuna, the Taj, one of the Seven Wonders of the World,

overlooks the Agra Fort. Taj Mahal, India is a mausoleum known as a finest example ofenchanting architecture and aesthetic beauty. Completed in 1653, it was built by the EmperorShah Jahan in memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal. If one wants to capture the beauty ofthe Taj, the epitome of love, one should visit it at dawn or dusk. The glittering Taj in the moonlitnight entices the viewers.

Taj Mahal, Agra was completed in 22 years employed twenty thousand workers and wasdesigned by the Iranian architect Ustad Isa. Revered for its grace and detailed beauty, the Taj

Mahal is considered to be the zenith of Indo-Persian architecture and the elaborate marbledesigns are inlaid with semi-precious stones such as jade, crystal, turquoise and coral. The Tajstands on the octagonal foundation of red sandstone crowned by a terrace made of white marble.The marble terrace cradles the dome, which houses the cenotaph of Shah Jahan's beloved wifeMumtaz Banu Begum.

The grave ofMumtaz Mahal is located at the lower chamber, while the grave of Shah Jahan wasadded to it later. Four minarets rising to a height of 162.5 feet surround the 213 feet high centraldome. The architectural intelligence lies in tilting the four towers of the Taj Mahal at a 2-degreeangle. In the face of any natural calamity like earthquake the minarets surrounding the domewould not fall and destroy the dome but would fall away from it.

If you ever plan Agra travel India we strongly recommend you forTaj travel. Visit Taj Mahal,Agra-India, the epitome of love, to make yourIndia tour complete. Just by clicking on therelevant links in the hotel review section, the tourist who would like to visit India can getdetailed list of car rental companies and affordable accommodations like list of luxurious and

budget hotels.

The beauty and elegance of the Taj cannot be expressed in words alone. Although the corpses ofShah Jahan and his better half lie silent, the Taj speaks loud and clears of their immortal lovestory.

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Shah Jahan in memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal. If one wants to capture the beauty ofthe Taj, the epitome of love, one should visit it at dawn or dusk. The glittering Taj in the moonlitnight entices the viewers.

Taj Mahal, Agra was completed in 22 years employed twenty thousand workers and was

designed by the Iranian architect Ustad Isa. Revered for its grace and detailed beauty, the TajMahal is considered to be the zenith of Indo-Persian architecture and the elaborate marbledesigns are inlaid with semi-precious stones such as jade, crystal, turquoise and coral. The Tajstands on the octagonal foundation of red sandstone crowned by a terrace made of white marble.The marble terrace cradles the dome, which houses the cenotaph of Shah Jahan's beloved wifeMumtaz Banu Begum.

The grave ofMumtaz Mahal is located at the lower chamber, while the grave of Shah Jahan wasadded to it later. Four minarets rising to a height of 162.5 feet surround the 213 feet high centraldome. The architectural intelligence lies in tilting the four towers of the Taj Mahal at a 2-degreeangle. In the face of any natural calamity like earthquake the minarets surrounding the dome

would not fall and destroy the dome but would fall away from it.

If you ever plan Agra travel India we strongly recommend you forTaj travel. Visit Taj Mahal,Agra-India, the epitome of love, to make yourIndia tour complete. Just by clicking on therelevant links in the hotel review section, the tourist who would like to visit India can getdetailed list of car rental companies and affordable accommodations like list of luxurious and

budget hotels.

The beauty and elegance of the Taj cannot be expressed in words alone. Although the corpses ofShah Jahan and his better half lie silent, the Taj speaks loud and clears of their immortal lovestory. The Taj Mahal is the most extravagant monument built as a symbol of eternal enduringlove.

Standing on the banks of the Yamuna, the Taj, one of the Seven Wonders of the World,overlooks the Agra Fort. Taj Mahal, India is a mausoleum known as a finest example ofenchanting architecture and aesthetic beauty. Completed in 1653, it was built by the EmperorShah Jahan in memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal. If one wants to capture the beauty ofthe Taj, the epitome of love, one should visit it at dawn or dusk. The glittering Taj in the moonlitnight entices the viewers.

Taj Mahal, Agra was completed in 22 years employed twenty thousand workers and wasdesigned by the Iranian architect Ustad Isa. Revered for its grace and detailed beauty, the Taj

Mahal is considered to be the zenith of Indo-Persian architecture and the elaborate marbledesigns are inlaid with semi-precious stones such as jade, crystal, turquoise and coral. The Tajstands on the octagonal foundation of red sandstone crowned by a terrace made of white marble.The marble terrace cradles the dome, which houses the cenotaph of Shah Jahan's beloved wifeMumtaz Banu Begum.

The grave ofMumtaz Mahal is located at the lower chamber, while the grave of Shah Jahan wasadded to it later. Four minarets rising to a height of 162.5 feet surround the 213 feet high centraldome. The architectural intelligence lies in tilting the four towers of the Taj Mahal at a 2-degreeangle. In the face of any natural calamity like earthquake the minarets surrounding the domewould not fall and destroy the dome but would fall away from it.

If you ever plan Agra travel India we strongly recommend you forTaj travel. Visit Taj Mahal,
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Agra-India, the epitome of love, to make yourIndia tour complete. Just by clicking on therelevant links in the hotel review section, the tourist who would like to visit India can getdetailed list of car rental companies and affordable accommodations like list of luxurious and

budget hotels.

The beauty and elegance of the Taj cannot be expressed in words alone. Although the corpses ofShah Jahan and his better half lie silent, the Taj speaks loud and clears of their immortal lovestory.

DelhiThe modern capital of India - New Delhi was built in the location of an ancient imperial capital.Originally the capital of the Tomara clan in the 11th century A.D, Delhi was later the capital ofthe Delhi sultanate, the mighty Mughal empire and of the British in India. Monuments ofPrithviraj Chauhan, the Lodi Tombs, the Siri Fort of Allauddin Khilji, The Red Fort, JamaMasjid and Humayun's Tomb from Mughal times and Rashtrapati Bhawan and Parliament House

built in British times are all monuents you will see on your tour of Delhi - one of the most

fascinating historical places in India.

MumbaiA city better known as the modern financial capital of India, Mumbai however does have a rich

history. Originally inhabited by Koli fishermen, this collection of 7 islands was part ofPortuguese territory in India. Handed over to the British as part of the dowry of Catherine ofBraganza - when she married Charles II of England in 1661, Mumbai has some remarkablecolonial architecture and monuments including the Victoria Terminus - now called Chhattrapati

Shivaji Terminus and the Gateway of India.

JodhpurThe majestic Mehrangarh Fort, set on a high hill overlooks this town of blue painted walls andmagnificent palaces, including the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, was

previously the princely state of Marwar. The museums in the fort and the palace are among thebest maintained in India and display weaponry, armor, ornaments and palanquins from royaltimes. Jodhpur is one of the historical places in India where history can be seen even today.
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MahabalipuramThis historic seaport on the Tamil Nadu coast, grew to become an artistic center of the Pallavadynasty during the reign of Narasimhavarman Pallava. The five chariot shaped temples or rathas,the shore temple and the carved depictions of episodes from the Mahabharata are artistic

highlights of this historic place in South India.

Gomateshwara Monolith

Location : Dharmasthala, Karnataka

Also Known As : Bahubali

Significance : Jain Pilgrimage

The Most Revered Jain Pilgrimage Wedged between twostark rocky hills, the legendary pilgrim centre of ShravanBelagola and shrine of the Jains since early times is 150km from Bangalore , 52 km from Hassan and 80 kmfrom Mysore . Shravanbelagola is one of the oldest andmost important Jain pilgrim centres in India.

The Monolithic statue of Lord

Gomateshwara, a Jain saint andan object of worship for centuries, standing atop one of the hills (Indragirlhill), is 17 metres high and is said to be one of the tallest and mostgraceful monolithic statues in the world.

The symmetry in stone was created around 983 AD by Chamundaraya, ageneral and minister of the Ganga, King Rachamatta. This giant statuewas carved out of a single block of stone.

It is regarded as one of the largest monolithic statues in the world. Lord Bahubali orGomateshwar, the gigantic monolith statue is situated at the famous Manjunath Temple in

Dharmasthala.

It symbolises renunciation, self-control and subjugation of ego as the primary steps towardssalvation. The naked Digambara form of Bahubali represents complete victory over earthlydesires.

Anand Mahal

Location : Bijapur, Karnataka

Built In : 1589 AD

Built By : Adil Shah

Ananda Mahal or 'Palace Of Delights' was built by Adil Shah in 1589 AD. The two storeyed
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building which once housed the ladies of the palace has in its precincts today, a gymkhana club,an examination bungalow, several offices and the residential quarters of the assistantcommissioner.Like all monuments in Bijapur, this palace also stands for the melodious blend of the past and the

present.

Bidar Fort

Location : Bidar, Karnataka

Originally Built By : Bahamani Sultan Ahmad

Shah Wali

Built In : 1429 AD

Renovated By : Barid Shahi Sultans

It is 110 km north-west of Hyderabad, 40 km north-eastof Gulbarga. Described by historian Simon Digby as

a sensational stone fort built on a natural bluff risingfrom the plain. Bidar was the capital of the Bahmanikingdom from 1428 to 1489.

It was besieged by Aurangazeb in 1656 and remained under a sequence of Mughal governorsuntil 1724 when it was swallowed up by the Nizams.The tombs on the plains outside the town aremagnificient. The inner fort, mostly built by Mohammad Shah (1482-1518), is entered through amassive double gateway.

Beyond lies a complete fort. Inside the entrance on the left is the Rangin Mahal whose rooms areexquisitely bedecked with colored tiles, inlaid with mother of pearl.

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