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India is a land that is steeped in history and even today a major part of modern
India is under the influence of history. The country has a long history, which
begins from 325 B.C. when the Hindu dynasties ruled the country. These dynasties
were succeeded by the Mughal rulers, the Maratha dynasty and finally by the British.
With such a long history, it comes, as no surprise there is one of the largest
assortments of historical monuments in India.
Historical Wonders
The historical monuments in India are the silent witnesses of the bygone era.
Every monument has a story behind it and has a landmark status in the history
of India. Another major highlight of most of the historical monuments in India
is that they depict different architectural styles and patterns and are made
of different kinds of materials. The clear difference in the architectural styles
is evident as one moves from north to south and east to west of India. Every
city, town and village in India has historical remains that have a unique significance
and legend. New Delhi, the capital of India, has several historical monuments
to its credit that have stood the test of time through the ages. Some of the
prominent historical monuments in India include the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India
Gate, Jantar Mantar and Rajghat. The Red Fort is one of the best examples of
Mughal architecture and has a special importance for India. It was at the Red
Fort that the first Prime Minister of India, unfurled the flag of independent
India and this tradition is continued till today on every 15th of August.
The India Gate is yet another historic and majestic monument in New Delhi.
It was built, as a tribute to the Indian soldiers who died in the World War
I. the monument is the most respected war memorial in the country and even today,
there is a flame under the arch of the monument that continues to burn each
day and each night. Another major historical monument in India that has great
importance is the Gateway of India that is situated in Mumbai. The Gateway is
a remnant of the British era and was built in 1913. It displays the unique blend
of Indian and European architectures.
Apart from these, the other prominent historical monuments in India include
the Buland Darwaza in Fatehpur Sikri, Gingee fort in Tamil Nadu, Hawa Mahal
in Jaipur and the Agra Fort.
The historical monuments in India add a unique touch to the cultural heritage
of the country and remind everyone of the past.
- City Palace Udaipur, India
- Lake Palace Udaipur, India
- Golden Fort Jaisalmer, India
- Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur, India
- Junagarh Fort Bikaner, India
- Chittorgarh Fort, India
- Havelis of Shekhawati, India
- Castle Mandwa, India
- Samode Palace, India
- Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Gwalior Fort, India
- Sanchi Stupas, India
- Mysore Palace, India
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