Monuments
Khajuraho Group of Monuments
Khajuraho, the ancient Kharjjuravahaka, is located in the State of Madhya Pradesh and was the principal seat of authority of the Chandella rulers who adorned it with numerous…
Heritage & Monuments
Monuments of India · Page 2
Forts, palaces, temples, tombs and stepwells: the architectural wonders that tell India's 5,000-year story in stone.
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Monuments
Humayun’s Tomb / Maqbaera e Humayun
Humayun’s tomb in the capital Delhi is a fine specimen of the great Mughal architecture. Built in 1570, the tomb is of particular cultural significance as it was the first…
Monuments
Kye Monastery
Kye Monastery is situated 12 kms. north of Kaza and serves the western population of Spiti in the Lahaul & Spiti District of Himachal Pradesh. It is the oldest and biggest…
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi
Kashi Vishwanath Temple located at Varanasi, which is also known as Benaras and Kashi, is a major city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the…
Monuments
Kamakhya Temple
The Kamakhya Temple, which is situated high aloft a hill called Neelachal Parbat or Kamagiri in the city of Guwahati is one of its several religious landmarks, which speaks…
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Jantar Mantar, Delhi
At first sight, the Jantar Mantar appears like a gallery of modern art. It is, however, an observatory. Sawai Jia Singh II of Jaipur (1699-1743), a keen astronomer and a noble in…
Monuments
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid (the mosque of Friday), Delhi is the country’s largest and perhaps its most magnificent mosque. It stands across the road from Red Fort. The great mosque of Old Delhi…
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Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer Fort was built in 1156 and is the second oldest in the state of Rajasthan. Two hundred and fifty feet tall and reinforced by an imposing crenellated sandstone wall 30…
Monuments
India Gate
India Gate is situated at the banks of Yamuna river, Delhi, the capital of India, is a vibrant modern city with an ancient and eventful history. The city with its multi-faceted…
Monuments
The Hill Palace Museum, Thripunithura (Kerala)
The Hill Palace before turning into the Hill Palace Museum, it was the official residence of the Kochi royal family, is today the largest archaeological museum in Kerala. Built in…
Monuments
Hawa Mahal
Jaipur’s signature building, the Hawa Mahal, a multi layered palace, was built by Sawai Pratap Singh (grand son of Sawai Jai Singh and son of Sawai Madhoo Singh) in 1799 A.D. and…
Monuments
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram monuments are well known for it’s architecture. Mahabalipuram is a temple town situated along the shores of the Bay of Bengal about 60 kms from the south Indian city…