Monuments
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
Situated in the southern State of Karnataka, Pattadakal monuments are famous for their harmonious blend of architectural forms of northern and southern India. Pattadakal, the…
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Monuments of India · Page 3
Forts, palaces, temples, tombs and stepwells: the architectural wonders that tell India's 5,000-year story in stone.
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Gwalior fort
Gwalior fort , for over 100 years this fort has been over looking the city of Gwalior. One of the most invincible forts in India, this imposing citadel has changed many hands. It…
Monuments
Group of Monuments at Hampi
Hampi monuments have special place in the history of Indian architecture. Hampi, the 14th century capital of one of the greatest empires of medieval India called the Vijayanagar…
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Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort is one of the finest and must visit fort in the state of Andhra Pradesh. India is a country with a deep manifested past. Her rich cultural heritage has kept everyone…
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Gingee Fort
Gingee fort in Puducherry is one of the finest forts in South India. Its origin dates back to the 9th century when it was a stronghold of the Cholas but the fort as it looks today…
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Fatehpur Sikri
The royal city at Fatehpur Sikri, situated 26 miles west of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, was built under the orders of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. In honour of saint Shaikh Salim…
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Elephanta Caves
Elephanta caves anciently known as Gharapuri, the island capital of Konkan Mauryas, is celebrated for its colossal image of Mahesamurti with three heads each representing a…
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Churches and Convents of Goa
The Southern Indian State, Goa has some world famous churches and convents, particularly the Church of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St. Francis-Xavier and Se’ Cathedral…
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Chola Temples
Chola Temples situated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, this World Heritage site comprises the three great 11th and 12th century Chola Temples: the Brihadisvara temples of…
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus in Mumbai, Maharashtra is a fine example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, with a blend of…
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Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Buddhist Monuments are one of the oldest monuments belonging to the community. Sanchi, also known as Kakanaya, Kakanava, Kakanadabota and Bota-Sriparvata in ancient times is…
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Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu
Wondrously carved in marble, the Dilwara temples in Mount Abu (Rajasthan) enshrine various Jain ‘Tirthankaras’. Constructed out of white marble from Arasoori Hill, near Ambaji, 23…