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
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
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
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
Akbar himself was an admirer of art and used to initiate workshops for the production of luxury textiles and ornaments. The great period of Mughal painting and Mughal style architecture began during Akbar's reign. The first buildings were erected in Agra. H... ... middle of paper ... ...es his reforms became rather more controversial like banning the slaughter of animals (Muslim ritual for Eid-ul-Adha) or introduction of his own religion Din-i-Ilahi. Regardless, in the subcontinent he is known
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
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
The Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal is a complex of astonishing visualization. People from all walks of life have a fascination with the Taj Mahal. No matter what nationality, preference of religion or lifestyle, people will be mesmerized by this breath taking complex. (Ahmed A. 1993). Scholars, Scientist Geologist, Historians, Poets, photographers, and painters all elaborated in discussion and contributed their opinions pertaining to this wonder of the world. Studies also have been conducted by geologist
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
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
Kanpur as a city has immense industrial and historic significance. Today the city is listed as one of the major industrial centres of India. However, from a historian’s perspective too, the city has something of worth for those with keen interest in exploring its rich past. Jajmau and Bithoor are the two suburbs of Kanpur which find reference in the early history of Kanpur. The relics of ancient forts at these two places perhaps add worth to this fact and make these places unique for an avid historian
City palace It includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings, is a palace in Jaipur, the capital of the Rajasthan state, India. The palace lies in the heart of jaipur city.It was the thrown of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the head of the Kachwaha Rajput clan. The Chandra Mahal palace now houses a museum, but the greatest part of it is still a royal residence. The palace complex, it incorporates an impressive and vast array of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Mubarak Mahal
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
Emperor Akbar the Great was one of the six emperors to rule the mighty Mughal Empire in India. In English the word “Akbar” itself means “great,” so his name literally means “great the great.” During his rule as emperor of the Mughal Empire, Akbar made many huge impacts on the empire which would last for the end of his reign and even hundreds of years to come. Akbar is best known for his skills on the battlefield, huge military conquests, administrative genius, and his religious and social tolerance
Islam’s present day relevance is due to it being one of the world’s most talked about religions. It is also one of the largest religions in the world. Islam has followers in all areas of the globe. (Zissis, 2007) Islam first began spreading in 610 CE and has not stopped. Today, India’s population includes approximately 150 million Muslims and Islam has contributed greatly to the area and its people. (Kennedy, 2007) The spread of Islam is vast and instead of focusing on the entire realm of Islam’s
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
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