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YOUR ULTIMATE TRIP TO INDIA: THE COMPLETE GUIDE
Overview
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
WHERE TO GO
The Top Destinations in India
The Most Iconic Sights in India
Which Region Is Right for You?
India's Top Historical Destinations
Romantic Indian Destinations
India's Top Hill Stations
India's Top National Parks
The Best Beaches in India
India's Best Backpacker Spots
India's Most Spiritual Destinations
Where to Go During Monsoon
The Best Luxury Spas in India
India Off the Beaten Path
India for Adventure Travelers
Where to Experience Rural India
THINGS TO DO
WHERE TO STAY
GETTING AROUND
ETIQUETTE
HEALTH & SAFETY
LANGUAGE & LOGISTICS
SHOPPING & SCAMS
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12 Top Historical Places in India You Must Visit
BY SHARELL COOK
Updated 01/11/18
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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal, India.
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India is a diverse country steeped in history. Its past has seen a melting pot of different religions, rulers and empires -- all of which have left their mark on the countryside. Many historical places in India are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites due to their cultural importance.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal is undoubtedly India's most famous monument. It looms evocatively from the banks of the Yamuna River. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan had it built as a mausoleum for third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. Construction took place over 16 years, from 1632 to 1648.
The Taj Mahal is made out of white marble but its color captivatingly appears to gradually alter in the changing light of the day.
Taj Mahal Essential Travel Guide
Where to Stay Near the Taj Mahal
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Hampi
Hampi ruins in India
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Now a laid back village in northern Karnataka, Hampi was once the last capital of Vijayanagar, one of the greatest Hindu empires in India’s history. Muslim invaders conquered the city in 1565, wreaking destruction and reducing it to ruins. It was pillaged and then abandoned.
Hampi has some captivating ruins, intriguingly intermingled with large boulders that rear up all over the landscape. The ruins date back to the 14th century and stretch for just over 25 kilometers (10 miles). They comprise more than 500 monuments, including magnificent Dravidian temples and palaces. An incredible energy can be felt at this ancient place.
Hampi Essential Travel Guide
5 Best Hotels and Guesthouses in Hampi
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Fatehpur Sikhri
Fatehpur Sikri. Walkway and courtyard tombs of the Jami Masjid.
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Fatehpur Sikri, near Agra in Uttar Pradesh, was once the proud but short-lived capital of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. Emperor Akbar founded the city from the twin villages of Fatehpur and Sikri in 1569, as tribute to famous Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti. The saint accurately predicted the birth of Emperor Akbar's much longed for son.
Not long after Fatehpur Sikri was completed, it unfortunately had to be abandoned by its occupants as the water supply was insufficient. Nowadays, the city is a deserted ghost town (albeit one that's overrun with beggars and touts) with well-preserved Mughal architecture. Monuments include an imposing entrance gate, one of India's largest mosques, and a palace complex.
Fatehpur Sikri Travel Guide: What to Know Before You Go
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Jallianwala Bagh
Flame of Liberty memorial at Jallianwala Bagh.
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Jallianwala Bagh, near the Golden Temple in Amritsar, is the site of a sad but defining moment in India's history and struggle for freedom. On April 13, 1919, British troops opened fire on a large group of more than 10,000 unarmed protesters, in what is known as the Amritsar Massacre.
The British didn't give any warning of the shooting. Official records indicate that about 400 people were killed and another 1,200 injured. The unofficial tally is much higher though. Many people died in stampedes and by jumping into a well to escape being shot.
The horrific massacre was a turning point in India's relations with the British and a driving factor in Gandhi's movement to seek Independence from British rule.
YOUR ULTIMATE TRIP TO INDIA: THE COMPLETE GUIDE
Overview
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
WHERE TO GO
The Top Destinations in India
The Most Iconic Sights in India
Which Region Is Right for You?
India's Top Historical Destinations
Romantic Indian Destinations
India's Top Hill Stations
India's Top National Parks
The Best Beaches in India
India's Best Backpacker Spots
India's Most Spiritual Destinations
Where to Go During Monsoon
The Best Luxury Spas in India
India Off the Beaten Path
India for Adventure Travelers
Where to Experience Rural India
THINGS TO DO
WHERE TO STAY
GETTING AROUND
ETIQUETTE
HEALTH & SAFETY
LANGUAGE & LOGISTICS
SHOPPING & SCAMS
INDIA
12 Top Historical Places in India You Must Visit
BY SHARELL COOK
Updated 01/11/18
SHARE
SHARE
PIN
01
of 12
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal, India.
•••
India is a diverse country steeped in history. Its past has seen a melting pot of different religions, rulers and empires -- all of which have left their mark on the countryside. Many historical places in India are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites due to their cultural importance.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal is undoubtedly India's most famous monument. It looms evocatively from the banks of the Yamuna River. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan had it built as a mausoleum for third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. Construction took place over 16 years, from 1632 to 1648.
The Taj Mahal is made out of white marble but its color captivatingly appears to gradually alter in the changing light of the day.
Taj Mahal Essential Travel Guide
Where to Stay Near the Taj Mahal
02
of 12
Hampi
Hampi ruins in India
•••
Now a laid back village in northern Karnataka, Hampi was once the last capital of Vijayanagar, one of the greatest Hindu empires in India’s history. Muslim invaders conquered the city in 1565, wreaking destruction and reducing it to ruins. It was pillaged and then abandoned.
Hampi has some captivating ruins, intriguingly intermingled with large boulders that rear up all over the landscape. The ruins date back to the 14th century and stretch for just over 25 kilometers (10 miles). They comprise more than 500 monuments, including magnificent Dravidian temples and palaces. An incredible energy can be felt at this ancient place.
Hampi Essential Travel Guide
5 Best Hotels and Guesthouses in Hampi
03
of 12
Fatehpur Sikhri
Fatehpur Sikri. Walkway and courtyard tombs of the Jami Masjid.
•••
Fatehpur Sikri, near Agra in Uttar Pradesh, was once the proud but short-lived capital of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. Emperor Akbar founded the city from the twin villages of Fatehpur and Sikri in 1569, as tribute to famous Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti. The saint accurately predicted the birth of Emperor Akbar's much longed for son.
Not long after Fatehpur Sikri was completed, it unfortunately had to be abandoned by its occupants as the water supply was insufficient. Nowadays, the city is a deserted ghost town (albeit one that's overrun with beggars and touts) with well-preserved Mughal architecture. Monuments include an imposing entrance gate, one of India's largest mosques, and a palace complex.
Fatehpur Sikri Travel Guide: What to Know Before You Go
10 Top Places to Visit in Agra and Around
Know where to go!
Sign up for our daily tips to make your best vacation.
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04
of 12
Jallianwala Bagh
Flame of Liberty memorial at Jallianwala Bagh.
•••
Jallianwala Bagh, near the Golden Temple in Amritsar, is the site of a sad but defining moment in India's history and struggle for freedom. On April 13, 1919, British troops opened fire on a large group of more than 10,000 unarmed protesters, in what is known as the Amritsar Massacre.
The British didn't give any warning of the shooting. Official records indicate that about 400 people were killed and another 1,200 injured. The unofficial tally is much higher though. Many people died in stampedes and by jumping into a well to escape being shot.
The horrific massacre was a turning point in India's relations with the British and a driving factor in Gandhi's movement to seek Independence from British rule.
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