For being one of the bastions of early civilizations, India is home to many historical places, making it a favorite destination for historical and heritage tours. Almost every stone, temple and structure in the country has a story to tell and forms part of the rich history and grand culture. The fascinating stories from India's mesmerizing distant past come to life with the myriad of sights from city centers to the remotest areas.
DELHI :-
Redfort
The palace of the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan, It was constructed in 1639 and completed in 1648 dating from the mid-17th century. It was in 1638 that Delhi's supremacy among Indian cities was confirmed when said emperor moved his capital to Delhi from Agra.
The Red Fort or Lal Qila, stands within a massive defensive wall and constructed of red sandstone, thus, the name. Entered by the massive gates of Lahore Gate and the Delhi Gate, there are public and private apartments inside. A distinct feature of the complex is the Pearl Mosque, which was added in 1659.
Framing the buildings of the Red Fort are formal gardens that make ingenious use of water. Badly damaged by intruders in the 18th century and in 1857 during the Mutiny, restoration started in 1903.
Indiagate
Better known as the modern financial capital of India, Mumbai is also the location of the historical landmark the Gateway of India or India Gate. Often the first structure seen by visitors arriving in the country's busiest port, it is from this fact that the landmark got its name.
The 42-meter triumphal arch is dedicated to the 85,000 Indian armies who died during the First World campaigns. The names of said soldiers are inscribed in the structure.
Agra :- Taj Mahal The most famous among India's ancient buildings and a prime monument of Mughal art, the Taj Mahal remains the most lavish expression of love. Built as mausoleum for Shah jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it took 20 years to construct the structure, which employed 20,000 men. The lavishly decorated tomb is 73 meters high and is raised on square podium with a minaret at each corner. The tomb is prefaced with a 300 meter-wide garden and ahs a great pool at the center. |  |
Standing in a central octagonal hall are the cenotaphs of the couple, surrounded by a pierced screen of marble and semi-precious stones.The Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
The court went into mourning for over two years; and Shah Jahan decided to commemorate the memory of Mumtaz with a building the like of which had never been seen before.