Samai Singh

 Top 10 Places to Visit In India 1. Taj Mahal- AGRA The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan ruled India from 1628 AD to 1658 AD due to his efficient strategy. Shah Jahan was an esotericist of architecture and architecture, so he built many historical buildings during his reign, of which the Taj Mahal is his most famous building, which has a beauty all over the world. Taj Mahal is one of the most famous historical buildings in the world. The Mughal ruler Shah Jahan started construction work in his memory in 1632 AD after the death of his most loved Begum Mumtaz Mahal. Let us tell you that Taj Mahal is a huge mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal, hence it is also called "Mumtaz's Tomb". Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal to keep his love forever immortal. 2. Konark Sun Temple The worship of Surya Dev has special significance in Hinduism. In astrology, Suryadev is considered the king of planets. According to the Vedas and Puranas, worship of the Sun God removes all the defects of the horoscope. At the same time, among all the gods, Surya is the only deity whose direct vision is seen. With this, life is possible only with the light of the sun god. Not only this, Sun is the most important source of energy on earth. India's most ancient and famous Sun Temple is located in the Konark town of the entire district in the state of Odisha. This Konark temple dedicated to the Sun God is situated on the eastern coast of Orissa, which is famous for its grandeur, and amazing design. This temple is built in the shape of a huge chariot. Hence it is also known as the Lord's Chariot Temple. 3. Hawa Mahal of Jaipur   It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. It was designed by Lal Chand Ustad as the crown of the Hindu god Krishna. Outside this five-story building, a honeycomb of the same size is also attached and the palace also has 953 small windows called Jharokhas and these jharokhas are also decorated with fine artifacts. At that time, women used to come out with a net covering their face and observe daily life. At that time, it was mandatory for women to cover the "curtain" in the face. It is said that with the help of these nets, he used to feel cold air and his face was cold even in the scorching sun. The palace was repaired in 2006 after 50 years, at which time the value of this monument was said to be around 4568 million rupees. The corporate sector there took the responsibility of protecting this monument but later the Unit Trust of India took up this responsibility. After the famous Hawa Mahal, its complex was also developed. Tourists get to see a lot of historical things in the Hawa Mahal. Another attractive thing in the palace is the curved sides of the wall. Like other monuments built in Jaipur, this palace is made of red and pink colored stones. 4. Charminar In Hyderabad Charminar is one of the major historical and cultural buildings of India, which is also a major attraction of India and is also important in terms of tourism in Hyderabad. Hyderabad has its own distinct identity from Charminar. Let us tell you that this grand Charminar situated on the banks of the Musi river in Hyderabad has been given the status of 10 major historical monuments of India. The Char Minar is a unique piece of ancient and outstanding architecture. This huge and impressive historical monument located in Hyderabad was built in 1591 AD by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah was the third son of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah, he ruled Golconda for nearly 31 years. Let me tell you that when Qutub Shah shifted his capital from Golconda to Hyderabad when this magnificent building and the most masterpiece of ancient times were built. It is also said to have been constructed by Qutub Shah to connect the trade routes of Golconda and the port city of Machilipatnam. Many historical stories are also connected behind the construction of Charminar. Charminar, a historical monument in Hyderabad, consists of two words, consisting of two words "Char" and "Minar", which literally means "four pillars". In Urdu, four means number - while minaret means tower. On the other hand, the meaning of Charminar is derived from four minarets. 5. Qutb Minar-Delhi The Qutub Minar in Delhi, the capital of India, is the highest tower in Asia. It is a marvelous specimen of Mughal architecture, one of the most magnificent and famous historical buildings and main tourist destinations of India. Due to its attractiveness, it has also been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In this article, today we will tell you about this magnificent tower of India built between the 12th-13th centuries. Qutub Minar, India's tallest tower is located near the Chhatarpur temple in the Mehrauli area of ​​Delhi. It is the second tallest tower in the world, built between the 12th and 13th centuries by several different rulers. The construction of Qutub Minar was started in 1193 AD by Qutubuddin Aibak, the first Muslim and slave ruler of Delhi. He laid the foundation of Qutub Minar and built only its basement and first floor. 6. GATEWAY OF INDIA-MUMBAI The Gateway of India is a historical monument built during the 20th century in India. It is located on the banks of the Apollo Bandar region at the end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg on the banks of the South Arabian Sea in Mumbai. The Gateway of India is also known as the Taj Mahal of Mumbai. It is one of the famous tourist destinations of Mumbai city and a center of tourist attraction from all over the world. This monument serves as a major center for major ports of the country. Since it is always crowded as a tourist destination, this place also provides business to many photographers, vendors and food vendors and is also their main source of livelihood. The construction of the Gateway of India was planned before the Delhi Durbar in December 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. However, he only got to see a cardboard model of the monument, as construction had not begun yet. On March 31, 1913, the Governor of Bombay, Sir George Sydenham Clarke, laid the foundation stone of the Gateway of India. The final design of the Gateway of India was presented by architect George Wittet on 31 March 1914. The land on which the gateway was built was formerly a crude jet, used by the fishing community. 7. Brihadisvara Temple- Thanjavar Thanjavur Periyakovil (Brideeswarar Temple) is a Hindu temple of Lord Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Raj-Rajeshwar, Raj-Rajeshwaram and the Brhadisvarar Temple. It is one of the largest temples in India and is an excellent specimen of Chola dynasty architecture. This temple, built by Raja Raja Chola I in 1010 AD, is 1000 years old. This temple is one of the 3 temples of "The Great Living Chola Temple" of UNESCO "World Heritage Site". The remaining 2 temples are Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Aaprideshwar Temple. Around the 16th century, the temple built four more walls. The 198-foot plane Khamba is one of the tallest pillars in the world. The weight of the dome itself is 80 tons. The Nandi statue made of a single Sheela is 16 feet long and 13 feet high; This statue is located at the gate. The stones of the temple made of granite are brought from a distance of 60 mills. This temple is one of the most attractive tourist destinations of Tamil Nadu. Based on the experience of a dream, King Arulamoshiwaram, also known as Rajaraja Chola I, built this temple to bless his kingdom with the blessings of God. It was worshiped in 1002 AD. This temple is a splendid example of great Chola architecture. This temple has been built based on the law of geometry. The temples of this period are examples of the wealth, strength and artistic qualities of the Chola dynasty. 8. Victoria Memorial- Kolkata The Victoria Memorial is a memorial located in the city of Kolkata in the state of West Bengal, dedicated to Queen Victoria. It was founded in 1905 AD by the British Governor-General Lord Curzon. Currently, the Victoria Memorial is known as the most visited museum in India. In the year-, its galleries were visited by about two million people and the garden was visited by over 1.3 million people separately. Its Mughal-style domes show Saracenic and Renaissance styles.   The Victoria Memorial was established at the initiative of Lord Curzon as a special museum in memory of Queen Victoria with special emphasis on Indo-British history. The foundation of the Victoria Memorial was laid in 1906 by the Prince of Wales. It is built on 57 acres of land and is called the 'Taj of Raj', as the Victoria Memorial, recognized as the best specimen of Indo-British architectural art in India, was opened to the public in 1921. And by the Government of India Act of 1935, it was declared an institution of national importance.   After the end of colonialism after independence, 1947, many statues and statues installed by the British in India were removed or replaced with Indian statues or taken to the Victoria Memorial Gardens. 9. Maysore Palace- Maysore Mysore Palace is a beautiful and historic palace located in the city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, South India. This palace is also known as Amba Vilas Mahal. This palace is a major center of attraction for travelers visiting India.   The Mysore Palace was built by His Majesty Krishna Rajendra Wadiyar IV, the King Rajarshi. It took about 15 years to build this palace. Its construction started in 1897 and the palace was completed in 1912. The first palace was made of sandalwood which was damaged and a new palace was built as the palace. After the construction of this palace, it has not been changed even once in history.   On entering the palace, on the right side of the entrance, there is a temple decorated with gold urn and at the other end, there is a similar temple that looks blurred when viewed from the right. On the opposite side of these is the main building and in the middle is a garden. The walls of the palace also have pictures of Dussehra which look lifelike. As soon as you go inside, there is a very big chamber, which has some pillars in the corner of the corridor. The chamber has golden carvings on the pillar and roof. 10. Golden Temple- Amritsar The Gurudwara Sri Harmandir Sahib is known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple. The Golden Temple is the most sacred and beautiful gurudwara of the Sikh community located in Amritsar Punjab India. Sri Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple is very amazing and beautiful to see because it has layers of gold on its walls. Every day millions of tourists from India and around the world arrive to see the beauty of Sri Harmandir Sahib and feel the sanctity. The first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak, and the fifth Guru Arjun Sahib Ji themselves designed the architecture of Sri Harmandir Sahib. Before that, the third Nanak, Shri Guru Amar Das Sahib, had talked about building the Golden Temple in Amritsar or Amrit Sarovar. But to get it constructed, Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji donated the land, due to which the construction of the Golden Temple was completed. The construction of Sri Harmandir Sahib started in 1570 which was completed in 1577 AD. 10 Historical Famous Buildings in India 1. Taj Mahal-Agra 2. Konark Sun Temple 3. Hawa Mahal of Jaipur 4. Charminar In Hyderabad 5. Qutb Minar-Delhi 6. GATEWAY OF INDIA-MUMBAI 7. Brihadisvara TempleThanjavar 8. Victoria Memorial- Kolkata 9. Maysore Palace- Maysore 10. Golden Temple- Amritsar