With many different cultures, religions, languages and ethnicity, India has a rich and varied history. The many beautiful monuments in India which were built by our ancestors are evidence of that fact. These monuments help us understand our past. The past has a hand in shaping our present and future and it makes us who we are and what we are today. Therefore, it is … [Read more...] about Qutub Minar : Information, History, Architecture & Facts
Historical Monuments
Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib) Amritsar
India is a land of temples; most of them hold religious importance and some of them are world famous too!! Our country is a big paradise for travelers, right from the fun seeking youngsters to the relaxation seeking elders. Our society respects religious beliefs as part of our own existence and considers it an important part of one’s identity. Cultural diversities across … [Read more...] about Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib) Amritsar
Buland Darwaza | Fatehpur Sikri | History & Architecture
The Mughal period is one of the most important periods in the history of India. It contributed towards the prosperity and development of India as a nation. Many practices, systems, culture, etc. that originated or existed during the Mughal period are practiced even today. During this period, many spectacular monuments were built, which is a part of the rich heritage of … [Read more...] about Buland Darwaza | Fatehpur Sikri | History & Architecture
Agra Fort | History | Architecture | Red Fort in Agra
The UNESCO World Heritage site Agra Fort holds a renowned place in the Indian History with various anecdotes adorning its own history. It is said that the 5th Mughal ruler Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his fanatic son Aurangzeb in this very tower where he died of a broken heart. Shah Jahan was rumoured to have been kept in a locked room high up in one of the towers facing … [Read more...] about Agra Fort | History | Architecture | Red Fort in Agra