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Best Places of India
India is a land with
a rich and varied history. Many different rulers,
dynasties and empires have fought over and controlled
different parts of the Indian subcontinent during
its eventful history. The various rulers and dynasties
left behind their legacy in the form of grand
monuments and buildings, in different historical
places in India.
Most of India's cities have a history worth exploring,
for the tales of the past are truly fascinating.
The various monuments including palaces, forts,
victory pillars and tombs in different historical
places in India, tell glorious stories of India's
fascinating history.
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Delhi
The modern capital of India - New Delhi
was built in the location of an ancient
imperial capital. Originally the capital
of the Tomara clan in the 11th century A.D,
Delhi was later the capital of the Delhi
sultanate, the mighty Mughal empire and
of the British in India. Monuments of Prithviraj
Chauhan, the Lodi Tombs, the Siri Fort of
Allauddin Khilji, The Red Fort, Jama Masjid
and Humayun's Tomb from Mughal times and
Rashtrapati Bhawan and Parliament House
built in British times are all monuents
you will see on your tour of Delhi - one
of the most fascinating historical places
in India.
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Mysore
The capital of the Wodeyar dynasty that ruled
over Mysore, this city is home to the grand
Mysore Palace, the Lalitha Mahal Palace, several
historic art galleries, the palaces of Tipu
Sultan and traditional craftsmen who create
fine Mysore silk and products made from sandalwood.
Witness south Indian history come alive, in
one of the most culturally rich, historic
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Hyderabad
This imperial capital of the Nizams of Hyderabad,
is home to many grand monuments including
the Charminar, the Golconda Fort, the Qutab
Shahi Tombs and the Falaknuma Palace. History
and modernity coexist in this city, where
a mixture of religions, cultures and architectural
styles come together to create one of the
most interesting historical places in India. |
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Khajuraho
These world famous temples in Madhya Pradesh,
India were built between the years 950 and
1050 A.D., during the reign of the Chandella
dynasty. The temples are recognized worldwide
for the excellence of their sculptures and
for the erotic carvings on the temple walls.
The Khajuraho temples are one of the most
visited and studied historical places in India.
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Konarak
The magnificent sun temple of Konarak in Orissa,
was built by King Narasimhadeva I in the 13th
century, when Konark was a busy port city.
The temple, which is Konarak city's best known
landmark, is designed in the shape of a giant
chariot with 24 wheels, drawn by 7 horses,
and set alongside the sea shore. This historic
monument is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and
an architectural marvel, in this historical
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Varanasi
Considered to be one of the oldest cities
in India, Varanasi attracts thousands of tourists
who come to experience its spiritual ambience.
The ceremonial Ghats, the university, archaeological
museum, and the many temples in Varanasi make
it a unique city where history is very much
a part of daily life. Varanasi is one of the
most important religious and historical places
in India. |
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Mumbai
A city better known as the modern financial
capital of India, Mumbai however does have
a rich history. Originally inhabited by Koli
fishermen, this collection of 7 islands was
part of Portuguese territory in India. Handed
over to the British as part of the dowry of
Catherine of Braganza - when she married Charles
II of England in 1661, Mumbai has some remarkable
colonial architecture and monuments including
the Victoria Terminus - now called Chhattrapati
Shivaji Terminus and the Gateway of India. |
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Agra
The city of Agra was the imperial capital
of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Shah
Jahan. He built the beautiful mausoleum -
the Taj Mahal - for his consort Mumtaz Mahal
after her death in 1631. Agra also has many
other Mughal monuments - the Agra Fort, the
tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, and Akbar's fort
at Sikandra near Agra, which make a visit
to this historical place in Uttar Pradesh,
India, a must see on your tour of the historical
places in India. |
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