Top Historical Places in India You Must Visit
India is a diverse country immersed in history. Its past has seen a footprint of different religions, rulers, and empires from all around the World. All of the emperors had left their mark on the countryside, which represents the traditional side of India. Many historical places in India are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites due to their cultural importance and historical places
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal needs no introduction. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and it is definitely India's most famous monument. It looks more beautiful from the banks of the Yamuna River. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan had it built as a mausoleum for third wife, Mumtaz Mahal who died in 1631. Construction took place over 16 years, from 1632 to 1648.
Hampi
In the village of northern Karnataka, Hampi was once the last capital of Vijayanagar. One of the greatest Hindu empires in India’s history. Muslim invaders occupied the city in 1565. Hampi has some attractive ruins, intriguingly intermingled with large rocks that rear up all over the landscape.
Fatehpur Sikhri
Fatehpur Sikri, near Agra in Uttar Pradesh.Emperor Akbar founded the city from the alike villages of Fatehpur and Sikri in 1569 as a tribute to famous Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti. The saint accurately predicted the birth of Emperor Akbar's much longed for son. After Fatehpur Sikri was completed, it unfortunately had to be abandoned by its occupants as the water supply was insufficient.
Jallianwala Bagh
JallianwalaBagh, near the Golden Temple in Amritsar.It is the site of a sad, but a defining moment in India's history and struggle for freedom. On April 13, 1919, British crowds opened fire on a large group of more than 10,000 protesters, it is known as the Amritsar Massacre.
Gateway of India
The Gateway of India played a significant part in India's history. The last British flocks departed, through it, in 1948, when India obtained Independence
Red Fort
The fort was built as a palace by the fifth Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan when he shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi in 1638. The capital, known as Shahjahanabad, was where Old Delhi is today. Most of the development took place near Chandni Chowk, the messy and crumbling market areas adjoining the Red Fort.
Ajanta and Ellora Caves
The 30 caves at Ajanta are Buddhist caves that were constructed in two phases. In the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD.Ajanta caves are rich in paintings and sculpture, the Ellora caves are famous for their extraordinary architecture. The most incredible thing about these caves is that it was crafted by hand, with only a hammer and chisel.
Old Goa
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