7 Must Visit Historical Places In India

India has cultivated itself as a very rich historical place. It has monuments that date back to ancient times. It has a rich cultural heritage and influence of Hindu, Jain, Buddhist and Mughal cultures which is prominently visible through the preserved architectural buildings.

Posted On October 20th, 2020

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is the most famous monument in India since it is listed in the seven wonders of the world. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. it is popularly known as a symbol of love since the emperor built it in the memory of his late wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Hampi

Before being destroyed by the invading Mughals, Hampi was the capital of one of the greatest Dravidian Empires, Vijayanagar. The ruins of Hampi are quite intriguing and stretch over an area of merely 25 kilometres but accommodate over 500 historical monuments that date back to the 14th century.

Fatehpur Sikri

The two villages Fatehpur and Sikri were combined to form the capital of the Mughal Empire under Akbar. This city was made in order to honour the Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti who had predicted the birth of Akbar's son. However, the city was soon abandoned due to its insufficient water supply.

Jallianwala Bagh

The Jallianwala Bagh holds a very prime position in the history of India's Independence. The British troops under the command of General Dyer opened fire on thousands of nonviolent protesters and killed hundreds of them in the year 1919. This set in motion the Indian National Movement

Gateway of India

Built to honour the visit of King George v and Queen Mary visit to India, the Gateway of India holds a significant position in the history of Indian independence. very last of the British to left through the Gateway of India, finally declaring the country independent.

Red Fort

Built to signify Delhi as his capital by Shah Jahan in the year 1638, this fort was occupied by the Mughals for more than 200 years. it holds a primary position and India's Independence since the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru inferred India's flag on 15 August 1947 and give a speech there.

Khajuraho Temples

This temple is the living proof that the practice and study of Kama Sutra originated in India as the sample is filled with sculptures depicting sexuality and sex. After being hidden for centuries, they were discovered by the British in the 19th century.