India Gate, Taj Mahal, Hawa Mahal in India.

India Gate
	Situated at the banks of Yamuna river, Delhi, the capital of India, is a vibrant modern city with an ancient and eventful history. The city with its multi-faceted culture can aptly said to be a microcosm of the whole nation. Visit to the city offers a unique two-in-one experience as New Delhi with its wide roads and high rise buildings gives a feel of being in a contemporary city whereas a stroll down the streets of Old Delhi can easily take one to a bygone era with its narrow lanes and old ‘havelis’. Delhi has thousands of historical monuments and places of religious importance.
India Gate, an important monument of the city, is a memorial built in commemoration of more than 80,000 Indian soldiers who were killed during World War I. The monument is an imposing 42 meters high arch and was designed by the famous architect Edwin Lutyens. India gate was earlier named All India War Memorial. The design of India gate is almost similar to its French counterpart war memorial, the Arc-de-Triomphe. The building is made of red stone that rises in stages into a huge molding. On top of the arch, INDIA is written on both sides. Names of over 70,000 Indian soldiers are inscribed on the walls of the monument in whose memory it is built. There is a shallow domed bowl at the top, which was intended to be filled with burning oil at special occasions. At the base of the India gate there is another memorial, the Amar Jawan Jyoti that was added after independence. This eternal flame was lighted in commemoration of the unknown soldiers who laid their lives to serve this nation. The lush green lawns, Children Park and the famous boat club around the place make it a perfect picnic spot. Cool evening breeze near the fountains of India gate attract hundreds of visitors daily. In the evenings, India gate is illuminated with number of lights around it that gives it a magnificent appeal. Standing near the base of the monument one can have a good view of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. The beautifully lit up monument provides a memorable background against the darkening sky. Even in daylight, the stretch between India Gate and the Rashtrapati Bhavan offers a splendid view. Every year on 26th January India gate stands witness to the Republic Day parade where latest advancements of defence technology is displayed. The parade is also a good platform to have a glimpse at the colourful and diverse cultural heritage of India as artists from all over the country perform on the occasion.

Taj Mahal
	The city of Taj was established in 1475 by Badal Singh. Agra finds mention in the Mahabharata as Agraban. This city in those days was considered to be the sister city of Mathura which was more prominent than Agraban. Agra came into its own when the Lodhi Kings chose this place beside the Yamuna to be their capital city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital but Babar defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also laid the foundation of the Mughal empire. The Taj Mahal (Crown Palace) is India's most famous structure, and, perhaps the most beautiful piece of architecturte in the world. Photographs cannot truly capture the grandeur of this perfectly proportioned omb of Mumtaz Mahal and its creator, Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal ruler.
Even as the world is caught in the skirmishes of War & peace, Nuclear and Non-Nuclear; Taj has stood as the epitome of love. This extravagant monument of love is one of the most visited and most photographed places in the world. Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal was the culmination point of Indo-Persian architecture. The Mughals Emperor were always fond of constructing monuments. Perhaps they knew that they would be gone but these structures will remind the world of their grandeur. Shah Jahan was particularly fond of building . He built the city of Shah Jahanabad which today is called the old Delhi.He loved construction more than that he loved his wife. Mumtaz Mahal as the name indicates, her beauty is compared with the light of heaven. She died while giving birth to her fourteenth child. Shah Jahan was so shocked by her death that his hair turned grey over night.

Hawa Mahal
	Hawa Mahal or the "Palace of Wind" is situated in the Pink City Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state. This was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 AD. This five storeyed palace made of red & pink sandstone has a number of tiny windows, arched roofs and balconies is a great example of Rajputana architecture. This historic structure is currently under the supervision of the state archaeological department and provides excellent views of the city.
Architecture : The Hawa mahal was built by Sawai Pratap Singh who was the grand son of Sawai Jai Singh in 1799 AD and was designed by Mr. Lal Chand Usta, a famous architect of the time. This was purposely made for ladies of royal families to watch royal processions and various activities in the streets while seated behind the small windows. Attraction within the palace are Casements : This five storied pyramid-shaped structure has 953 small casements and each had tiny windows, small balconies and curved roofs which are beautifully carved. Courtyards : The entrance to Hawa Mahal is through a beautifully carved door that open into the courtyard of the palace which is surrounded by double storeyed building on three sides.

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