Historical Places in India
The Indian subcontinent has an eventful history seen in its tourist
places- from the first cities of the Indus Valley civilization to the
modern cities of twenty first century India.
Different empires, kings and colonial powers over time, have ruled
India. Many of these different ruling powers have left behind enduring
memories of their time in power. These memories can be seen in the
forts, palaces, tombs and other monuments, in cities, towns and
historical places across India.
From the Buland Darwaza in Fatehpur Sikhri erected by a Mughal Emperor,
to the Gateway of Indian in Mumbai built by the British, from the
Bhimbhetka cave paintings in Madhya Pradesh to the elegant frescoes on
the walls of the Ajanta Caves, historical places in India are full of
lessons from history and remind us of the fascinating past of our
ancient land.
Some of the historical places in India are:
Delhi: This historic city has been the capital of many previous
empires. Previously the capital of the British, the Mughals, the Delhi
Sultanate and the Tomaras, way back in the 11th century, In this
historical place in India tourists can see modern buildings, grand
monuments of British colonial India, the mosques and forts of the
Mughals, the tombs of the Lodis and other rulers of the Delhi Sultanate
and Kila Rai Pithora built by Prithviraj Chauhan. There are also two
Ashokan Pillars in Delhi, which were brought to the city by Firoz Shah
Tughlaq. The layers of history you will witness in Delhi make it one of
the most fascinating historical places in India.
Varanasi: This spiritual home of the Hindu's is considered to be
one of the oldest cities in India. Its unique sights, including the
ghats and temples alongside the holy river Ganges, where people offer
prayers every day; the famous Benares Hindu University and the
archaeological museum make Varanasi one of the most sought after
religious pilgrimage destinations and historical places in India.
Agra: Famous worldwide for being the location of the Taj Mahal -
one of the wonders of the world and the symbol of everlasting love,
Agra retains a sense of Mughal elegance. This city in Uttar Pradesh,
India, is also the location of several other Mughal monuments,
including the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, the Agra Fort and the tomb of
Akbar at Sikandra. The richness of Mughal architecture, make this
imperial capital of the Mughals, one of the most visited historical
places in India.
Jaipur: The Pink city, known for its majestic forts such as Amer
Fort and beautiful palaces, such as the landmark Hawa Mahal, Jaipur was
built by the King Sawaii Jai Singh in 1727, who was known for his
scientific outlook and interest in astronomy. The Jantar Mantar, a
series of large astronomical instruments in Jaipur, are a sight worth
seeing, when you visit this capital of Rajasthan, one of the most
colorful historical places in India.
Bodhagaya: This city in Bihar, India is known the world over,
for it was here that Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, attained
enlightenment. The Bodhi tree and the Mohabodhi temple in Bodhgaya, one
of the significant religious historical places in India, attract
pilgrims from across the world, who come to India see the actual site
where Buddha gained enlightenment and began to spread his message of
Dharma around the world.
Aurangabad: This city in western India is near two extremely
significant historical places in India, both of which are designated
UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The proximity of the rock cut Buddhist
cave temples of Ajanta, known for their paintings of the life of
Buddha, and the rock cut Hindu, Jain and Buddhist caves of Ellora,
recognized worldwide for their beautiful sculptures, make Aurangabad
one of the most important historical places in India.
Mumbai: Mumbai may bring to mind, gleaming skyscrapers and a
busy commercial city however Mumbai's status as a historic trading port
goes back in time. Inhabited by local Koli fishermen and named after
Mumba Devi, their deity, Mumbai was taken over by the Portuguese who
named it Bom Bahia, which means "good bay". Mumbai was given to the
British in 1661as a portion of the dowry of the Portuguese princess
Catherine of Braganza, on her marriage to Charles II of England. The
colonial architecture of Mumbai including the Gateway of India and the
Victoria Terminus ensures its place on the itinerary of historical
places in India.
Khajuraho: Known worldwide for their erotic carvings, the
Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh, India, are among the most famous
historical places in India. These Chandella Temples, built during the
time span 950 and 1050 A.D., are both a cultural and tourist attraction
in India and is one of the best-known tourist places in India.
Mahabalipuram: Known for the five rathas or temples carved in
the shape of chariots, alongside the beautiful beach in this city in
Tamil Nadu, India, Mahabalipuram is an important cultural site in South
India. The city was a seaport during the reign of the ruler
Narasimhavarman Pallava who built these magnificent temples in
Mahabalipuram, one of the unforgettable historical places in India.
Hyderabad: This city in Andhra Pradesh, India is a unique
synthesis of cultures. The Nizams of Hyderabad who ruled from Golconda
Fort have endowed Hyderabad with many landmark buildings, including the
Charminar, the Salarjung Museum, the Falaknuma Palace and the Qutab
Shahi Tombs. A city that has modernized tremendously in the last decade
Hyderabad's rich legacy of the Nizams, makes it one of the most
fascinating historical places in India.
These are only some of the fascinating historical places in India.
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