The Red Fort, also known as Lal Qila, is a mediaeval fort in Old Delhi, Delhi, India, that served as the Mughal Emperors’ principal palace. When Emperor Shah Jahan chose to move…
Chitradurga Fort in Karnataka
Chitradurga Fort, or Chitaldoorg as it was known to the British, is a fortification in the Chitradurga District of Karnataka, India, that straddles multiple hills and a summit overlooking a flat valley. The fort’s name, Chitrakaldurga, is the same as the town and administrative district of Chitradurga, which means ‘picturesque fort’ in Kannada.
The Hanging Gardens of Mumbai
The Hanging Gardens of Mumbai, also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, are a series of terraced gardens perched on the western side of Malabar Hill, directly across from Kamala Nehru Park. They…
Konark Sun Temple in Puri
The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE sun temple located 35 kilometres (22 miles) northeast of Puri city on the coast in Odisha’s Puri district. The temple was built in 1250…
Palitana Temples in Bhavnagar
The Palitana temples of Jainism are located in the Shatrunjaya Hills near Palitana in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district. The City of Temples was once known as Padliptapur. The Jain community considers these sites,…
Elephanta Caves in Mumbai
Gharapurichi Leni is another name for the Elephanta Caves, which are located on Elephanta Island near Mumbai, Maharashtra. The centre chamber, two lateral chambers, numerous minor shrines, and courtyards make up the total area of the cave temple complex, which is around 60000 square feet.
Gateway of India
The Gateway of India is an arch-monument in Mumbai, India, that was created in the early twentieth century. It was built to commemorate King-Emperor George V’s landing on Ramchandani Road near Shyamaprasad…
Mysore Palace
Amba Vilas Palace, popularly known as Mysore Palace, is a historical palace and royal residence in Mysore, India. It is located in the state of Karnataka, in the city of Mysore. It…
Golden Temple in Amritsar
The Golden Temple in Amritsar, India (Sri Harimandir Sahib Amritsar) is a symbol of human brotherhood and equality as well as a key holy site for Sikhs. Everyone, regardless of caste, creed,…
Taj Mahal
Mughal architecture, which incorporates features from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural forms, is best represented by the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983,…