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History of St. George Fort

Built in the year 1644 in Chennai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the monument was formerly known as White Town. However, over the years it got its new name on its own accord after St.…

History of Sati Burj

Located in one of the most famous pilgrimage destinations of India, Mathura, which is also said to be the birth place of Lord Krishna, the Sati Burj is a beautiful tower located in the…

History of Shish Mahal

Built by Mughar Emperor Shah Jahan between the years 1631-1640, the Shish Mahal, which means “palace of glass” in English, is situated in the Agra Fort, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.…

History of Safdarjung Tomb

A marble mausoleum and sandstone situated in the capital of India, Delhi, Safdurjung’s tomb was built in the year 1754 in late Mughal architecture style to pay tribute to the statesman…

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…

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…