the place I like the most is the beautiful city of Agra. It’s a quite town located on the North of India. When we talk about Agra one image that comes in mind is Taj Mahal. Yes one of the seven wonders is here. Agra is full of architectural monuments. And I also visited Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and Buland Darwazaand. Food was not really good. Besides Taj Mahal, Agra is famous for handicrafts, leather and fine arts. It was fun shopping at Agra. Taj Mahal. ( Mahal is the word in urdu language
Leanchere Kamfer Tourism Operation Assignment 8 May 2014 Task 1 Introduction Taj Mahal Flag of India The Taj Mahal is located in India. The city of Agra North India State of Uttar Pradesh. The Taj Mahal is known for a symbol of love, the Taj Mahal was built for his third wife (Mumtaz Mahal) that he loved the most. It is known to be a world heritage site under UNESCO and famous for its landmark. The Taj Mahal is referred to as the” crown of palace” Taj Mahal is
Places to be visited in India If you are planning to visit India, here is a list of places that you must not miss: 1. Agra: Situated in Uttar Pradesh, Agra is a place that must be visited by one and all. Studded with a number of heritage sites like the Red Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and the magnificent Taj Mahal built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, Agra is a top favorite among foreign and domestic travelers. Since this city experiences extreme summers and winters, the best
PALACE ON WHEELS- The Royal Luxury Train DURATION : 7 nights/8 days Prelude : Palace on wheels : The royal journey to explore the must watch places to visit. The duration is 7 nights and 8 days covering the west and north of India. Here, you can enjoy the luxury life and relish the moments in a different way. Place on Wheels is the first luxury train traveling in India. The journey of this luxury train concept was not known till the launch of this joint collaboration of RTDC (Rajasthan Tourism
Emperor and ruled from 1628 to 1658. During his reign the Mughal Empire was at the pinnacle. Shah Jahan is considered the greatest of the Mughal architect and artisan at the time and he is best known for the construction of the Taj Mahal and The Red Fort at Delhi. He was a man of vast architectural vision, spiritual, courageous and dedicated to his studies. Shah Jahan’s most beloved was his wife Mumtaz Mahal which passed away after childbirth while accompanying Shah Jahan on a military campaign. The
The Mughal era, that of an empire filled with incredible wealth and prosperity. Generous patron of the arts, through its influence a huge and diverse culture sprang forth, the product of Indo-Islamic relations throughout the kingdom this culture remains the Mughals legacy. To this day the unique influence of the Mughals on North Indian culture remains present in every aspect of life, from religion, dance, music, art to science and the practices of everyday life. The Mughals took what was ‘Indian’
The Mughal Empire, one of the largest, most advanced of it’s kind. It grew to great heights and established new forms of trade and technology that would change the way other empires would be. Without the leading ideas and reforms of this man, the Mughals would have found themselves to be lost. Even through times of seeming defeat, and error, leadership would change it all. The leadership of Akbar the Great. He brought the empire to top military standards and made well known, significant social reforms
ancient forts at these two places perhaps add worth to this fact and make these places unique for an avid historian. Bithoor Fort Situated at a distance of 23 km from Kanpur, Bithoor fort has immense historical significance. It was from Bithoor fort only that legendary freedom fighters Rani Laxmi Bai, Tatya Tope and Nana Sahib planned their strategy to tackle the British. British forces too attacked the Bithoor Fort in retaliation to the attack by Indian freedom fighters. Today Bithoor fort might
city from the fort is impressive. Open from 10 AM not 8:00 am Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defense ring for the city. The fort was originally named Sudarshangarh, but it became known as Nahargarh, which means 'abode of tigers'. The popular belief is that Nahar here stands for Nahar Singh Bhomia,[1] whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort.[2] Nahar's spirit was pacified by building a temple in his memory within the fort, which thus
The Mughal Empire is known as one of the most influential empires in the world because the Mughals conquered most of India until the 1700s through their religion. “The Mughal Empire grew out of descendants of the Mongol Empire who were living in Turkestan in the 15th century. They had become Muslims and assimilated the culture of the Middle East, while keeping elements of their Far Eastern roots” (BBC News). Mughals invaded India in 1526 but scholars disagree which time period the empire
It is located in Agra, a major city in Uttar Pradesh, India. Its construction started in 1632 and was later completed in 1653. The Taj Mahal is an architectural example of Mughal architecture. The construction of the Taj was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial
This essay will discuss the significance of the Taj Mahal on a global scale in context with the themes studied in lectures and tutorials. This essay will explore the architectural significance, along with the representation of religion, criticisms and will closely examine the themes of death and memory and the significance of the Taj Mahal on a global scale. Introduction: Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his ‘favourite’ wife Mumtaz Mahal
tourist attraction of India. However, in the recent past, the monument’s white marble was observed to be changing colour and turning yellow. According to environmentalists, the main cause of the marble’s deterioration are the numerous factories in Agra that are causing high levels of suspended particulate matter, with a mixture of factory emissions, vehicle exhaust, dust and construction material. In addition to this, the dropping water tables and the pollution of the river Yamuna that runs alongside
Akbar the Great In 1542 a boy was born to an opium addicted father that had lost almost everything he had inherited from his father. The one thing he kept was his name, the eldest son of Barbar, Humayan. Barbar had conquered northern India establishing the Mughal Empire for Islam. Humayan was able to regain control of a small portion of the empire his father built, and that would be all Akbar would need to become one of the greatest rulers India had ever seen. Akbar as a child was a handful. His
Throughout my life, I went to many places whether it is from traveling to the different country or traveling to states, but the journey that stood out the most was my journey to India. For me, this journey stood out a lot because I traveled out of the country. My experience in India was something that I will never forget because it taught me the reality of the world we are living in and it opened my eye to how big the world really is. This journey started ten years ago when I was just eight
Mahal, which translates to “Crown Palace” is a very significant monument and regarded as one of the best in the world. It is actually a mausoleum where both the bodies of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal are found. It was built from 1631 till 1648 AD in Agra, India (History of Taj Mahal). Architects from all around the world were ordered to come to India and build this Taj Mahal by the order of the Mughal, Shah Jahan (History of Taj Mahal). He built this to honor his wife after her death while she was
This white marble mausoleum; located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India; was built in memory of the Emperors third wife Mumtaz Mahal. Giving birth to their fourteenth child, Mumtaz Mahal last her life. this masterpiece is described as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the most universally
Throughout my life, I went to many places, whether it is from traveling to the different country or the states, but the journey that stood out the most was my trip to India. For me, this trip stood out because I traveled out of the country. My experience in India was something that I will never forget because it teaches me the reality of the world we are living in, opening my eye to how big the world is. This journey started ten years ago when I was just eight years old when I was going
The Moguhal Empire was an empire which had many advancements which progressed in the development of India. The Moguhal Empire which is also known as the Mogul Empire had the largest influence over India and Pakistan from the sixteenth to seventeenth century (Richards, 1996) . The introduction of the Moguls to India's subcontinent was led by a man named Babur. Babur learned that India had wealth from his ancestor before him, Timur. Babur invaded India and eliminated the Sultan of power, Ibrahim Shah
The influence of the political authority of the Moghul dynasty The success of a political entity, is defined to some level by ones use and establishment of a system of social and political authority that appeals to established groups. Babur in the Mughal dynasty improved the social and economic conditions of the dynasty by integrating and appealing to the nobility, clergy and merchants. He emphasized and contributed to architecture, literature, and poetry in a manner that appealed to the people under