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The Taj Mahal, constructed between 1630 and 1648, is a symbol of Shah Jahan's love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan was a member of the Mughal Dynasty, descended from Timur (Tamerlane), which ruled India from 1526 to 1858.
Agra Fort is located (270 10â€™ 47â€™â€™N & 780 1â€™ 22â€™â€™ E) on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the most important and robustly built stronghold of the Mughals, embellished with number of richly decorated buildings encompassing the imposing Mughal style of art and architecture.
The Charminar is a monument and mosque in Hyderabad, India. The structure was built in 1591 CE. It is the most famous building of Hyderabad and also one of the most famous buildings in India.[1] It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shahi to celebrate the end of a deadly plague.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) formerly Victoria Terminus (VT), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an historic railway station in Mumbai, India which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways. Designed by Frederick William Stevens with influences from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture and traditional Mughal buildings, the station was built in 1887 in the Bori Bunder area of Bombay to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
The Golkonda fort was first built by Kakatiyas as part of their southern defenses It was built in 945 CE-970 CE. The fort was built by Pratapa Rudra of Kakatiya dynasty.
According to Hindu mythology, Hampi finds mention in the epic Ramayana as Kishkinda, the kingdom of Bali and Sugriva (the monkeykings). Constructed by Harihara and Ukka in 1336, the city was a great centre of Hindu rule for 200 years from its foundation.
The Hill Forts of Rajasthan is a serial nomination consisting of six sites located on rocky outcrops of the Aravalli mountain range.
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Sawai Jai Singh who was a Rajput king. The title of (King) and Sawai was bestowed on him by Emperor Mohammad Shah.
The world famous Khajuraho has the biggest team of ancient Hindu as well as Jain sacred temples, popular for their sexual statues.
Konark Surya temple built in 1278 CE by the Ganga King Narasimha Deva is one of the grandest temples of India and was referred to as theBlack Pagoda. Konark is also known as Konaditya. The name Konark is derived form the words Kona - Corner and Arka - Sun; it is situated on the north eastern corner of Puri or the Chakrakshetra. Konark is also known as Arkakshetra.
Bodh Gaya is associated with the enlightenment of Lord Buddha (566-486 B.C.). The sacred Bodhi tree under which he is believed to have attained enlightenment. The place is highly venerated by the Buddhists.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the "Toy Train", is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal, India. Built between 1879 and 1881, the railway is about 78 kilometres (48 mi) long. Its elevation level varies from about 100 metres (328 ft) at New Jalpaiguri to about 2,200 metres (7,218 ft) at Darjeeling.
Rani-ki-Vav was built at the height of craftsmensâ€™ ability in stepwell construction and the Maru-Gurjara architectural style, reflecting mastery of this complex technique and great beauty of detail and proportions.
The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila) rise 33-m above the clamour of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The walls, built in 1638, were designed to keep out invaders, now they mainly keep out the noise and confusion of the city.


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