Historical Place of India Presentation

8/6/2019 Historical Place of India Presentation

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Presented by: Manjit KaurRoll No.: 703


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The Taj Mahal looms fairytale-like from the banksof the Yamuna River. It's actually a tomb thatcontains the body of Mumtaz Mahal the wife ofMughal emperor Shah Jahan. He had it built as an

ode to his love for her. Dating back to 1630 AD, theTaj Mahal is made out of marble and took 22 yearsand 20,000 workers to complete. One of the mostcaptivating things about it is the way its color

appears to gradually alter in the changing light ofthe day.


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AJANTA is world's greatest historical monument

recognized by UNESCO far near from Jalgaon city ofMaharashtra, India. There are 30 caves in Ajanta of which9, 10, 19, 26 and 29 are chaitya-grihas and the rest aremonasteries. These caves were discovered in AD 1819 andwere built up in the earlier 2nd century BC-AD. Most of thepaintings in Ajanta are right from 2nd century BC-AD andsome of them about the fifth century AD and continued forthe next two centuries. All paintings shows heavy religiousinfluence and centre around Buddha, Bodhisattvas,

incidents from the life of Buddha and the Jatakas. Thepaintings are executed on a ground of mud-plaster in thetempera technique.


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Astonishingly carved into hillside rock in the

middle of nowhere are the Ajanta and Ellora caves.There are 34 caves at Ellora dating from betweenthe 6th and 11th centuries AD, and 29 caves atAjanta dating back to between the 2nd century BC

and 6th century AD. While the Ajanta caves arerich in paintings and sculpture, the Ellora caves arerenowned for their extraordinary architecture. Themost incredible thing about these caves is that

they were crafted by hand, with only a hammerand chisel.


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A city that was once the proud capital of the

Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Fatehpur Sikrinow stands deserted as a well preserved ghosttown. It was abandoned by its occupants after only15 years due to insufficient water supply.

Constructed out of red sandstone, Fatehpur Sikri isfull of regal palaces and courtyards. You can almostfeel yourself being transported back to medievaltimes here.


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Now a laid back village, Hampi was once the last

capital of Vijayanagar, one of the greatest Hinduempires in Indias history. It has some extremelycaptivating ruins, intriguingly intermingled withlarge boulders that rear up all over the landscape.

The ruins, which date back to the 14th century,stretch for just over 25 kilometers (10 miles) andcomprise more than 500 monuments. Anincredible energy can be felt at this ancient place.


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About 15 km south of Delhi, in Mehrauli, this 238 feet and 1inch high Minar has been referred to as "one of the

wonders of world". This soaring tower of victory was builtimmediately after the defeat of the last Hindu Kingdom inDelhi. Qutb-ud-din Aibak laid its foundation in 1200 A.D.Iltutmish added three more storeys. After damaged by

lightning in 1368 A.D. Firuz Shah Tughlaq rebuilt the fourthstory, added the fifth and a harp shaped cupola. A doorwayin each storey opens to its own balcony. As of now, upperstoreys are closed for visitors, yet its a treat to watch thismagnificent travelmasti monument. Quwwat-ul-Islam

Masjid, Iron Pillar and Alai Gateway are worth having alook.


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The Red Fort usually transcribed into English as LalQil'ah or Lal Qila is a 17th century fort complexconstructed by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan in the

walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India).It served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when

Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by theBritish Indian government. The British used it as amilitary camp until India was made independent in1947. It is now a popular Historical place, as well as apowerful symbol of India's sovereignty, MughalEmperor Shahjahan started construction of themassive fort in 1638 and work was completed in 1648(10 years). The Red Fort was originally referred to as"Qila-i-Mubarak" (the blessed fort), It was designateda UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007


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Hyderabad: This city in Andhra Pradesh, India is aunique synthesis of cultures. The Nizams ofHyderabad who ruled from Golconda Fort haveendowed Hyderabad with many landmark buildings,

including the Charminar, the Salarjung Museum, theFalaknuma Palace and the Qutab Shahi Tombs. A citythat has modernized tremendously in the last decadeHyderabad's rich legacy of the Nizams, makes it one of

the most fascinating historical places in India


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The Gateway of India was built to commemorate thevisit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay,prior to the Delhi Durbar, in December 1911. Thefoundation stone was laid on 31 March 1911, by theGovernor of Bombay Sir George Sydenham Clarke,

with the final design that was made by George Wittet,sanctioned in August 1914. Between 1915 and 1919 workproceeded on reclamations at Apollo Bundar (Port) forthe land on which the gateway and the new sea wall

would be built. The foundations were completed in1920, and construction was finished in 1924. TheGateway was opened on 4 December 1924, by the

Viceroy, the Earl of Reading


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How often have we been told not to build castles in theair? Very often indeed, but if you are a dreamer and wishto see this 'palace of the winds' which is not just in yourimagination but a real palace, then come to the 'pinkcity' of Rajasthan and see the Hawa Mahal. Each wall ofthe palace reinforces the idea that 'dreams truly cancome true', and the whole structure is such a beautiful

sight that you possibly cannot describe it in words.The Hawa Mahal, which adjoins the famous City Palace

wall, was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singhand has now become one of the major landmarks ofJaipur.

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