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AMRITSAR, PUNJAB THE CITY OF GOLDEN TEMPLE

Amritsar a city in state of Punjab. It is home to the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), the spiritual and cultural center for the Sikh religion. The name of the city derives from the name of the pool around the Golden Temple ... DURGIANA TEMPLE                       It is a premier Hindu temple. Its architecture is similar to the golden temple of Sikh religion. Marble is used extensively in the temple's features. It has a rich collection of Hindu scriptures. AKAL TAKHAT                         The highest temporal seat of Sikhism. It was founded by the 6th Sikh master Guru Har Gobind Sahib Ji in the year 1609. WAGAH BODER                              The Wagah border closing 'lowering of the flags' ceremony, is a daily military practice that the security forces of India and Pakistan have jointly followed since 1959. This ceremony takes place every evening before sunset BABA ATAL SAHIB                                      
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AGRA, THE CITY OF TAJ

                                                    AGRA, THE CITY OF TAJ  * Agra is home of the icon Taj mahal , a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan.s wife. Set behind a reflecting pool inside a courtyard defined by  4 minarets, the imposing main building features a massive dome and intricately carved white marble inlaid with percious stones. AGRA FORT * The current structure was built by the Mughals, though a fort had stood there since at least the 11th century. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city . It is a UNESCO world Heritage site. TOBM ITIMAD-UD-DAULAH * Is a Mughal mausoleum. It was built between 1622 and 1628. Along with the main building, the structure consists of numerous outbulidings and gardens. FATEHPUR SIKRI PALACE   * The city was Founded in 1569 by the Mughal emperor Akbar, and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the best preserved collecti

KANDARIYA MAHADEVA TEMPLE

                                                    KANDARIYA MAHADEVA TEMPLE                                   Country India State Madhya Pradesh District Chhatarpur Location Khajuraho Date built circa  1030 Creator Vidyadhara (Chandela king) KHAJURAHO; It is largest and most ornate Hindu Temple in Khajuraho (M.P). It is conisdered one of the best example of Temple preserved form the medieval period in India. It was built by king Dhangadeva in 1050A.D.D Decorating the sides of the Temple are over 646 statues. * Kandariya Mahadev temple at khajuraho sets the benchmark Hindu art in India. * This temple was constructed in the middle of 11th century when Hindu temples had attained the higest point of mastured desigen. * The structure is 30.5m long and 20m wide faced to the east to welcome the first rays of sun. The whole structure consists of four major parts:           1. Grbhagriha i.e., santuary where the main deity has been kept .       2. ardaskshina path i.e., cricumambulatory path

WHO IS THE 3RD OLDEST CITY IN INDIA ?

Who is 3rd oldest city in India  ?  Patna , Bihar  Country India State Bihar Region Magadha Division Patna District Patna Ward 75 Founded by Ajatsatru   The history and tradition of Patna go back to the earliest dawn of civilization. The original name of Patna was   Pataliputra   or Patalipattan and its history makes a start from the century 600 B.C. The name Patna has undergone many changes at its earliest stages like   Pataligram, Kusumpur,Patliputra, Azimabad   etc., ultimately terminating to the present one. Chandragupta Maurya made it his capital in the 4th century A.D. Thereafter the city lost its importance until Sherkhan Suri rose into power in the early 16th century A.D. Another version that comes to focus is that there existed a village named   Pattan   or   Patthan , which later turned into Patna.It has been said that Pataliputra was founded by Ajatashatru. Patna, therefore, has become inextricably bound up with the ancient Pataliputra. The ancient

WHO IS THE 2ND OLDEST CITY IN INDIA

                     who is 2nd oldest city in india  ?                   MADURAI  Country   India State Tamil Nadu District Madurai District * The recorded history of the city goes back to the 3rd  century BCE. The city has a number of historical monuments , with the meenakshi Amman Temple and triumalai Nayak palace being the most prominet.     MAP OF MADURAI 

INDIAN ROYAL FAMILYS AND FORT

INDIA's ROYAL FAMILY NO. 7 The Royal Family of Bikaner The current heir of the royal family is former shooter and Arjuna Award winner, Princess Rajyashree Kumari. At present, she is the Chairperson of many charitable trusts in Rajasthan and is also the owner of the opulent palace and heritage hotel, Lalgarh Mahal. Mahraja of Bikaner Mr. GANGA SINGH INDIA's   ROYAL FAMILY NO. 6 The Royal Family of Jodhpur Apart from a few forts and palaces, the family owns the  world’s largest private residence  - the Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur. However, a part of the palace is managed by the Taj Group as a heritage hotel in partnership with the family.  RAJASTHAN BEAUTI FORT.  JODHPUR ROYAL FAMILY....... INDIA's ROYAL FAMILY NO. 5   The Gaekwads of Baroda in Gujrat After being crowned as the Gaekwad of Baroda, Samarjitsinh Gaekwad recently inherited property worth over  Rs. 20,000 crores  . This comprises nearly 2,000 acres of prime residenti

WHO WAS FOUNED INDIA

1  Vasco da Gama was founded India      Portuguese explorer  Vasco da Gama  discovered a sea route to India in 1497-1498  2   Chandragupta Maurya  is a first king of Bharat (india)    Chandragupta Maurya the Great  (Sandrakottos) (322–298 BC), founded the Mauryan Empire after defeating both the  Nanda  Empire and theMacedonian Seleucid Empire defeating strategically  Alexander the Great , claimed descent from the  Shakya  dynasty, the first emperor of India who unified most of ... 3      How did we get the name India? The   name   in   Indian   languages is Bharata after the emperor Bharata. ... Today it refers to the contemporary Republic of   India   located therein. The   name   is originally derived from the   name   of the river Sindhu (Indus River), located in modern day Pakistan, and has been in use in Greek since Herodotus (4th century BC). 4     Why India is named as Bharat?                         The name   India   is derived from the river Sindhu which flows in the north we