India – A land of rich culture and diversity where you can live and feel all aspects of life and death with one of the most beautiful and majestic historical monuments in India. These historical monuments of India are well known worldwide for their unique architecture and exciting stories behind these monuments of India. These monuments of India are also listed by UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are named as the best monuments in the world by many authors and historians.
India is a complete package where tourists can admire beautiful lakes, majestic mountains, rivers, dense forests, magnificent forts and palaces, ancient temples and many more. The main reason why India attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world is the historical monuments of India which are well known all over the world. Some of these monuments in India are the best way to get a glimpse of Hinduism and other religious beliefs of our rich culture and traditions.
Being one of the oldest civilizations in the world, these historical monuments of India are the example of some of the world famous craftsmen and architectural designs that are used to craft these famous monuments of India. These monuments leave a royal sparkle and impact on the tourist with the charm and beauty of these historical buildings of India.
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Top 13 most famous monuments in India
Taj Mahal- One of Seven Wonders of the World – Taj Mahal is the most visited historical monument in India, located on the banks of Yamuna River, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite and third wife – Mumtaj Mahal. This marvelous monument was built in white marble in 1648 and currently houses the tomb of Shah Jahan and Mumtab Mahal. The name of this monument is derived from the Persian language which means Taj as “Crown” and Mahal as “Palace”. It took almost 22 years and 20,000 workers to build this magnificent monument. Book your Golden Triangle Tour now to visit Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
Jama Masjid- Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India located in Old Delhi. After the death of Shah Jahan’s wife, the emperor moved his capital from Agra to Delhi and laid the construction works of this mosque in 1644. This historical monument of India and mosque is constructed of sandstone red and marble. The mosque is built at an altitude of 10 m and can accommodate 25,000 worshipers at a time. As the mosque is located inside the old city, you can have a splendid view of the bustling bazaars and narrow streets of ChandiChawk.