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.
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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…
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,…