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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal,Agra
A style that combines elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles is the finest example of Mughal architecture in India. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar,Delhi
The world's tallest brick minaret and UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Its construction was commenced during the reign of India's first Muslim ruler Qutb-ud-din Aibak and was completed during Firuz Shah Tughluq. It is one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture.
Gateway of India
Gateway of India,Mumbai
It is like the Gateway that welcomes the visitors arriving by boat to the city of Mumbai. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay, prior to the Delhi Durbar. It is built in Indo-Sarcenic style, though some influence of Gujarati style is also evident in its architecture.
India Gate
India Gate,Delhi
The national monument of India is one of the largest war memorial built in commemoration of more than 80,000 Indian soldiers who were killed during World War I. Names of over 70,000 Indian soldiers are inscribed on the walls of the monument in whose memory it is built.
Golden Temple
Golden Temple, Amritsar
Harmandir Sahib is culturally the most significant place of worship of the Sikhs and one of the oldest Sikh gurdwaras. It was established by Guru Ram Das Ji, the fourth guru of the Sikhs. This temple is accessible to every person without any distinction based on caste, creed, sex and religion. Its architecture represents a unique harmony between the Muslim and the Hindu way of construction work and this is considered as one of the best architectural specimens of the world.
Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves,Aurangabad
Rock-cut cave monuments containing paintings and sculpture of Buddhist religious art and other pictorial art. In 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.These monuments were constructed during second century BCE under the rule and patronage of Hindu kings.
Ellora Caves
Ellora Caves,Aurangabad
An epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture, is a World Heritage Site. They are Well-known for its monumental caves built by the Rashtrakuta rulers contain Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock cut temples and monasteries, were built between the 5th century and 10th century.
Red Fort
Red Fort,Agra
It is the fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan and was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. Massive fort originally referred to as "Qila-i-Mubarak", because it was the residence of the royal family.
Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace, Mysore
The official residence of Wodeyar's the royal family of Mysore is now one of the most famous tourist attractions in India. The architectural style is generally reffered to as Indo-Saracenic style but also combines elements of Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles.
Charminar
Charminar,Hyderabad
Mosque of the Four Minarets and Four Towers is the meaning of Charminar, a beautiful and impressive square monument is the most famous construction in the city of Hyderabad. Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah built this famous structure to commemorate the elimination of a plague epidemic from this city in 1591.
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dilipchandra12, Wonderful architecture & fabulous photos! Thank you for sharing, Blessings!
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Really nice article and wonderful photos!
Really nice article and wonderful photos. but give more images of monumental archetecures of india.
Ajanta and Ellora caves are spellbinding!! You've presented India's significant cultural places with colorful and pellucid pictures. Glorious hub! Jai Ho!!
Up, beautiful and awesome!
kbennett51770 2 years ago
Absolutely breathtaking photos! India has some amazing architecture. Thank you for sharing and thank you for visiting my hub :)