Important Places to visit in Ujjain – Tourism in Madhya Pradesh Ujjain can be reached from Bhopal by a 190 kms road (via NH86). Ujjain and Bhopal are also connected by a railway line. Ujjain is famous for tourist attractions. The most important places to visit in Ujjain are given below: Mahakal Temple: Next…
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Important Monuments of India Important Monuments A list of famous and important monuments of India along with brief description is given below: Taj Mahal, Agra: Taj Mahal is one of most admired marvelouses in the World and one of New Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, UP, India which…
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How to Reach Sanchi? Sanchi can easily be reached by train or road from Bhopal, Mahoba and other places. It lies on the railway line between Jhansi and Bhopal. It is 46 kms north-east of Bhopal by rail and is connected with it by a good 48 kms (via NH86) road. From Mahoba, Sanchi can be…
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History of Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque is situated near the Qutub Minar in New Delhi. It is even in ruins ‘one of the most magnificent works in the world”. The work at original mosque began in 1193 A.D. and was completed in 1197 A.D. Subsequently additions were made to Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque by Iltutmish…
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History of Jantar Mantar in New Delhi Jantar Mantar is located in Parliament Street on the left as one goes from Connaught Place to Parliament House in New Delhi. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur (1699-1743). Jai Singh was a keen astronomer. His scientific researches added luster to…
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Historical Importance of Chandni Chowk The historic importance of Chandni Chowk can never be denied. Chandni Chowk is one of the most historic thoroughfares of the world, which was planned by Princes Jahanara as he Moonlight Courtyard. Chandni Chowk stretched from the Lahore Gate of Lal Qila to the Fatehpur Masjid. It was 1389.8…
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Dayal Bagh (Agra) Dayal Bagh is a beautiful colony with a highly religious background and economic prosperity. This colony is small but completely independent. It has its own agricultural and industrial bases and a good education centre. Dayal Bagh is the birthplace of Radhaswami sect which was founded by a banker of Agra,…
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Brief History of India Gate (All-India War Memorial) One February 10, 1921 the Duke of Connaught laid the foundation-stone of an All-India War Memorial (popularly known as India Gate) at the southern end of the Central Vista. The possibility of a great Indian war memorial had been accepted as early as January 1917.…
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Brief History of Fatehpur Sikri Fatehpur Sikri has a magnificent past history. Before the great Mughal Emperor Akbar came to power, this area was completely uninhabited. Soon after the birth of Prince Salim, Akbar ordered the transfer of his capital to this small insignificant town. The Emperor’s decision was followed by rapid work and within…
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Brief History of Agra Fort (Red Fort in Agra) Agra Fort is also known as Red Fort in Agra. Agra fort is one of the most ancient historical monuments built of sandstone on the riverbank of Yamuna in Agra (UP) by Emperor Akbar. Agra fort was developed as a representation of the strongest uphold…
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