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History of Red Fort – Agra

Composed of red sandstone, the Red Fort situated in Agra, is an appropriate illustration of magnificent Mughal architecture that has dominated India over centuries. The Red Fort was built in…

History of Qutub Minar

With a diameter of 14.32 meters at the base, 2.75 meters at the top and a height of 72.5 meters, Qutub Minar is the tallest tower in India. It is composed of red and buff sandstone and was…

History of Pathar ki Masjid

Built by Parvez Shah, son of Mughal Emperor Jahangir and grandson of the great Akbar in the year 1621, the Pathar ki Masjid is situated in the city of Patna, and is the oldest mosque in the…

About Indian President House

The President House in India, commonly and popularly known as the Rashtrapti Bhavan, is situated in Delhi and is the official address of the President of India. Decked with halls, bedrooms…

History of Purana Qila

Built in 1534 AD by Mughal Emperor and son of Babur, Humayun, the Purana Qila is a beautiful castle situated in Delhi. Apart from the beautiful and varied Mughal architecture and…

History of Nahargarh Fort

Rajasthan being a state known for its royal heritage, the Nahargarh Fort was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1734 on the Aravalli Hills in Jaipur. Connected with the Jaigarh…

History of Makkah Masjid

One of the oldest and largest mosques in India, the Makkah Masjid is an old heritage structure located in the Indian city Hyderabad. Built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, during the tenure of…

About Lal Bagh Bangalore

Originating from the royal roots, the Lal Bagh, situated in Bangalore, in the Indian state of Karnataka, was initially a private garden owned by Hyder Ali, one of the most popular rulers in…