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FORTS
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MONUMENTS
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Architect:
World
Heritage
Sites
Human population on Indian land and
existence of human on earth dates back to find the same destination
hence tourism to India holds a very significant value and importance for
the tourist. Country is famous for most visited tourist spot Taj Mahal.
State of Rajasthan is said to be land of forts & Palaces, fort love of
Maratha King Shivaji resulted in construction of many forts in
Maharashtra. Qtab Minar, Fatehpur Sekari, Red Forts, Konark Sun Temple,
Khajuraho, Ajantta, Ellora caves are reflecting ancient architectural
excellence while the buildings like the Akshardham Temple are the
evidence of modern progress in this faculty. Many of Indian buildings
are part of
UNESCO
World
Heritage list. It is said every Indian city have at
least one Historic monument.
| Forts Monuments |
Brief
Description |
Location |
| Agra Fort |
*This crescent
shaped fort is illustration for three generations of Mugul dynasty
as the construction for this fort was started in 1565 A.D by great
King Akbar and was completed by his grandson Shah Jhan.
*The 2.4 km. area
covering fort was constructed with red sandstones hence also
referred as "Red Fort" .
*Moti Masjid [white
marvel mosque ], Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khaas, Jehangir's Palace, Khaas
Mahal, Shish Mahal and Musamman or Samman Burj are the few building
in the interior of the fort.
**World
Heritage site. |
* Agra
Uttar Pradesh |
| Ajanta Caves |
These caves are dedicated to Lord
Buddha and Buddhism. Artistic influence of Buddha era is mirrored
into paintings and sculptures at these caves. Aurangabad is most
suitable & assessable city for the tourist interest to visit these
caves, which are open for public with a nominal entrance fees.
**World
Heritage site. |
Maharashtra |
| Amber Fort |
*1592 built fort of Raja Man Singh
is one of best illustration for the excellent and stunning Rajput
architecture. Presently fort is on the Delhi - Jaipur highway.
*One among the most picturesque
forts of India.
*Use of red sand stone and white
marble has made the fort colorful.
*Close to fort entrance there is
way going to Shila Devi [Kali] Temple famous for historic huge
silver lions.
*Moata Lake is yet another tourist
attraction. |
Jaipur Rajasthan |
| Bhavani Mandap |
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sponsored link for details. |
Kolhapur Maharashtra |
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