Introduction
India is a country with many historical landmarks that tell the story of its rich cultural heritage. These sites are not only beautiful to behold but also carry with them a lot of history. The following are some of the most popular historical sites in India:
Red Fort, Delhi
The Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan in 1648, who was the 5th Mughal Emperor. The fort was built to be a royal residence and also served as a military garrison. It is known for its large red sandstone walls that are still standing today after centuries of time have passed by them. The Red Fort is one of the most famous monuments in India, so if you’re ever visiting Delhi then make sure you stop here!
Taj Mahal, Agra
The Taj Mahal is a famous building located in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal and is considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. The Taj Mahal was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1983 and attracts millions of visitors every year.
It was constructed by 20,000 workers over a period of 22 years (1632-1653). It took about 1,000 elephants and 20 years to transport all necessary materials from across India for its construction!
Qutub Minar, Delhi
Qutub Minar is a 73-meter high tower with 379 steps that was built in 1193 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak. It is made of red sandstone and marble and decorated with verses from the Quran. The topmost storey of the tower features an inscription in which it is mentioned that this minar was built by Iltutmish (1210-1236). However, it was his son Alauddin who completed its construction after his death.
The Quwwat-ul Mosque adjacent to this monument was also constructed during their reigns but looks much older than Qutub Minar because its architecture resembles earlier Hindu temples
Humayun’s tomb, Delhi
Humayun’s tomb is one of the most beautiful tombs in India, built in 1565 by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum as a memorial to her husband. It was commissioned by Emperor Akbar and designed by an Italian architect named Mirak Mirza Ghiyas Bawari. The tomb has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is an important example of Mughal architecture with Persian influences.
The structure consists of three domes that are placed over four large chhatris (domes for storing water). The outer walls are made up of red sandstone which has been carved into floral patterns or geometric designs depending on where they’re located on the wall; some parts feature both types together while others only have one or two types mixed together depending on what section they fall under (e.g., if they’re near one another then there might be both).
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Jantar Mantar is a collection of astronomical instruments in Jaipur, India. The site was created by Maharaja Jai Singh II who ruled from 1699 to 1743 and built it between 1724 and 1734. The structures are made up of stones and metal, many of which have been damaged over time due to weathering or vandalism.
Jantar Mantar has several instruments that allow people to study the movement of planets and stars as well as predict eclipses and other celestial events such as lunar phases. Some of these instruments include:
- Samrat Yantra (the King’s Instrument) – This measures time using solar hours instead of minutes or seconds like most clocks today do; it also predicts eclipses based on its design alone!
- Sarvato’nalo’kta Yantra (Universal Timekeeper) – This structure shows how long it takes for all planets in our solar system (except Pluto) to align themselves with Earth at any given moment based on their relative positions in relation to each other during that period; this means this instrument can tell you exactly when something will happen no matter where it’s happening around our galaxy!
- Graha Mandapa (House Of Planets) – This small building contains seven separate rooms each representing one planet plus an eighth room dedicated specifically towards studying Uranus because we didn’t know much about him back then either…
Fatehpur Sikri and the Agra Fort, Agra
Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO world heritage site that should not be missed by anyone visiting Agra. It was built by Emperor Akbar, who ruled over India from 1556 until 1605. The city was abandoned after just 20 years due to water shortages and disease outbreaks. However, the ruins remain an important example of Mughal architecture and are well worth exploring if you have time on your hands during your trip to India’s Taj Mahal or Agra Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
There are many beautiful historical sites in India.
India is home to many beautiful historical sites, which are worth visiting. There are many historical sites in India that are a good way to learn about Indian culture. These include:
- Taj Mahal
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus)
- Red Fort
Conclusion
We hope that you enjoy discovering the rich cultural heritage of India. It is a country with a long history and many beautiful monuments to explore. The monuments listed above are just some of the most popular ones; there are many more that you can visit as well!
