Monuments
Sun Temple, Konark
Konark Sun Temple, located in the eastern State of Odisha near the sacred city of Puri, is dedicated to the sun God or Surya. It is a monumental representation of the sun God…
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Monuments of India
Forts, palaces, temples, tombs and stepwells: the architectural wonders that tell India's 5,000-year story in stone.
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Monuments
Sheesh Mahal
The Sheesh Mahal or the ‘Palace of Mirrors’ in Patiala (Punjab) was built by Maharaja Narinder Singh (1845-1862) behind the main Moti Bagh Palace. The Palace was built in a forest…
Monuments
Se´ Cathedral
Se´ Cathedral is one of the most ancient and celebrated religious buildings of Goa, this magnificent 16th century monument, constructed by the Roman Catholics under the Portuguese…
Monuments
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, a recognized world heritage site by UNESCO, are in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains on the southern edge of the central Indian plateau in…
Monuments
Red Fort, Delhi
Delhi’s famous Red Fort is known by that name because of the red stone with which it is built and it is one of the most magnificent palaces in the world. India’s history is also…
Monuments
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, is an imposing edifice located at the west end of the Rajpath in New Delhi with the India gate at the…
Monuments
Qutub Minar – Delhi
Qutub Minar in red and buff sandstone is the highest tower in India.Built in the 13th century, the magnificent tower stands in the capital, Delhi. It has a diameter of 14.32m at…
Monuments
Purana Quila (Old Fort)
Purana Quila in Delhi has been built on a small hill standing on the banks of river Yamuna with its massive rubble wall and imposing gateway houses. The structure houses a mosque…
Monuments
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh fort is about 5km from Jodhpur Town in Rajasthan. Guarding the city below, crowning a perpendicular cliff, the fort was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D. when he…
Monuments
Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
Meenakshi Temple is located in the ancient city of Madurai, which is more than 2,500 years old, was built by the Pandyan king, Kulashekarar, in the 6th century B.C. But the reign…
Monuments
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya is located in the central part of the state of Bihar, in the northeastern part of India. It is the part of the great Ganges plains. The…