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India is blessed with number of world heritage monuments showcasing
the breathtaking architecture and intricate work. Taj Mahal, a
unique master-piece is the wonder in itself, an absolute epitome of
Indian culture, heritage and civilization. Behind each monument is
an underlying sense of mystery, intrigue and romance. Five thousand
years of Indian History has given us the treasure of thousands of
monuments across the country, monuments belonging to Hindus,
Buddhists, Muslims and Christians. Visit the monuments of India,
they are not only fairy tales carved out of stones, bricks, and
mortar narrating the tales of valor and courage of Indian rulers.
Monuments in India forms a great heritage of India and they are
evidence of India's historical past. These monuments reflects the
culture and the heritage of yore days. Visit India in order to
spectacle the miraculous beauty of Indian monuments. Be it
Taj Mahal or Khajuraho temple, Indian
monuments forms an attractive tourist spots for travellers from all
over the world. Plan your monument tour to India and come across the
diversity of culture and heritage.
Monumental Heritage Has Its Roots In
Mohenjodaro and Harappa Civilization
The famous monumental heritage of India--the forts, palaces,
temples, mosques, churches etc. is an evidence proving that
architecture in India had been a form expression.
The era of architecture in India began with the settlement of the
cities of Mohenjodaro and Harappa. The Great Bath, the Assembly Hall
and the Drainage System are a few examples of the earlier
architectural forms. Architecture in India evolved over a period of
time, incorporating definitive influences from its various rulers ,
be it Hindus, Muslims or British.
Religious and Spiritual Monuments
Hindu architecture concentrates immensely on the religious and
spiritual. The construction of Temple was what architecture was all
about. The famous Khajuraho Temples, Jain shrines at Dilwara,
Jagannath Temple at Puri, Konark Sun Temple and Kailashnath Temple
at Ellora are some of the finest medieval specimens of famous Hindu
Architecture.
The Muslim invasions brought about a tremendous change in the forms
of architecture, with the features like arches, tombs, mosques,
minarets etc. Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, Jama Masjid (Delhi) remain
unexcelled even today.
British Style of Architecture
Leaving more than a lasting impact on India's architecture, the
British followed various architectural styles - Gothic, Imperial,
Christian, English Renaissance and Victorian being the essentials.
The Rajabai Tower at Mumbai (Bombay), Victoria Memorial at Calcutta,
Law Courts at Chennai (Madras) and the layout of the cities of New
Delhi and Chandigarh are few of the examples symbolizing the British
colonial architecture in India.
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