Monuments in India

India possess a rich collection of monuments, known world over for its intricate architect and its ancient history. The Taj Mahal, Agra, built by fifth Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in the year 1648 is undoubtedly the epitome of Indian culture, heritage and civilization. Behind each monument is an underlying sense of mystery, intrigue and romance. Other popular monuments include Hazrat Nizamuddin, a tomb of medieval sufi saint and a place of pilgrimage and devotion for believers. Safdarjung Tomb, New Delhi is the mausoleum of a minister of emperor Ahamed Shah, and was built by his son in the year 1753.The Jama Masjid, built in 1650-56 by Moghul emperor Shah Jahan, is one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in India.

Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi, is the mausoleum of second Moghul emperor built in the year 1564 by his widow Haji Begum. The magnificent Charminar, built in the year 1591, is the most important landmark in the city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Looking back at five thousand years of Indian History, there are thousands of monuments across the country from north to south and east to west belonging to Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims and Christians.

Famous Indian Monuments

	Tombs & Mosques - Taj Mahal - Jama Masjid - Humayun Tomb - Qutub Minar	Caves - Ajanta Caves - Ellora Caves - Elephanta Caves - Udaygiri Kandhagiri Caves

Doors / Gates / Darwaza - Buland Darwaza - Charminar - Gateway of India - India Gate	Religious Monuments - Sanchi Stupa - Nalanda University - Monuments of Hampi - Monuments of Bodh Gaya

	Temples in India - Khajuraho Temples - Jagannath Puri Temple - Konark Sun Temple - Meenakshi Temple - Tirupati Balaji Temple - Brihadisvara Temple - Mahabalipuram Temples - Pattadakal Temple - Golden Temple - Jain Temples	Forts / Palaces / Havelis - Agra Fort - City Palace, Jaipur - City Palace, Udaipur - Golconda Fort - Havelis of Delhi - Havelis of Shekhawati - Hawa Mahal - Jaisalmer Havelis - Jal Mahal Jaipur - Mysore Palace - Red Fort

Heritage Palaces - Ajit Bhawan palace - Bhanwar Niwas Palace - Gorbandh Palace - Castle Mandawa - Khimsar Fort - Mansingh Palace - Samode Palace - Jai Mahal Palace - Jai Vilas Palace	- Lake Palace - Lalgarh Palace - Narayan Niwas Palace - Rang Mahal Palace - Samode Haveli - Sariska Palace - Shiv Niwas Palace - Umaid Bhawan palace