“India is not, as people keep calling it, an underdeveloped country, but rather, in the context of its history and cultural heritage, a highly developed one in an advanced state of decay.” – Shashi Tharoor
India is a vernacular country where we can see different religions, castes, mores and attires. But than to we can see Unity in diversity in our country. That is the uniqueness of our country. India has been a land of god. India has been a land of kings or monarchs. India has a broad history which can not be described easily. But there are some facts which are being described.
Indian History is full of the rise and fall of many kingdoms and empires. Many Monuments, sky scrapers, palaces, alcazars, and fanes had been built by the kings and monarchs. Different kings performed different deeds during their tenure. I would like to throw light on the past history of India. these monuments exhibit the glory of India and it shows the part of our cultural and heritage. Almost all states of India boast important facts about historical monuments and other things. Thousands of tourists visit India to have a glimpse of its important historical places.
Taj Mahal is one of the most famous and beautiful buildings of the world. Taj Mahal was built by the emperor Shah Jahan as the tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its matchless beauty draws visitors from all parts of the world. The taj mahal got the highest ranking among the Seven Wonders of the World.
Golden Temple-
Is also called Sri Harmandir Sahib or Swarna Mandir (Golden Temple), the shrine was designed by Guru Arjan Sahib and its foundation laid by Muslim saint Hazrat Mian Mir ji of Lahore on 1st December 1588.
Meenakshi Temple-
Mysore Palace,Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundaraswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Gateway of India Mumbai
The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early 20th century in the city of Mumbai, India. It was erected to commemorate the landing of King-Emperor George V, the first British monarch to visit India, in December 1911 at Strand Road near Wellington Fountain.
Red Fort, New Delhi-
The Red Fort or Lal Qila is a historic fort in Old Delhi, Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women’s chambers.
Qutub Minar, New Delhi
The Qutb Minar, is also spelled Qutub Minar and Qutab Minar. it is a minaret and “victory tower” that forms part of the Qutub complex, which lies at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs
Student Author: Siya Tiwari
Class 12th
