All Entries Tagged With: "Diwan-i-Khas"
Amber Fort, Jaipur
Amber Fort is a sixteenth century fort located in the hilly town of Amer, about 11 kilometers from the city of Jaipur. It was built by Raja Man Singh, the Kacchwaha King of Amber and a celebrated Navratna in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar, in 1592.
Agra Fort, Agra
Just about two and a half kilometers from the Taj Mahal is the Agra Fort, a monument of importance in its own right. While Taj Mahal relates to a particular time in history, the death of Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal, Agra Fort is a monument where history happened during the illustrious Mughal rule of [...]
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is a historic city located about 37 km west of Agra, the city famous for Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Fatehpur Sikri complements Agra with its own share of historical monuments, which are in an excellent state of preservation. Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist destination [...]
Red Fort, New Delhi
Red Fort is one of the most popular tourist places in New Delhi. It is a World Heritage Monument. Called Lal Qila or Lal Qil'ah locally, it is an icon for the city. Visiting Red Fort is a fascinating experience in looking at craftsmanship of 17th century and also reliving a part of medieval Indian [...]
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