onuments of India and write a few lin
of different countries with their
m fighters that inspired the people
decorative way.
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Taj Mahal.
Hawa Mahal.
Lotus Temple.
Mysore Palace.
Sanchi Stupa.
Qutub Minar.
Victoria Memorial.
Gateway
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What makes you feel patriotic? The diversity of the country, yes. The breathtaking natural wonders, yes. Its people, who really make this country tick. Check! But besides all of these things, don’t you also feel just a wee bit proud when you stand before a monument that towers above you and reminds you just what is possible when people come together and create something great out of nothingness? As India gets set to celebrate its 67th Republic Day, we take a look at 22 of our country’s most beautiful monuments that really make us proud to be Indians. Also Read - Top 5 Must-Visit Historic Monuments in North India
Surely, some of these have been built by the British, our former colonial rulers. But in the 60-odd years of being independent, we have justifiably claimed these spectacular structures as our own. So whether it is the India Gate, under which now burns the eternal flame as a mark of respect for the fallen soldier or the Gateway of India, that though was built to commemorate the arrival of a British monarch witnessed the last of the British soldiers to have marched out of the country, these monuments are as much part of our history and narrative as some of the older ones such as the Red Fort or the Qutub Minar, both architectural marvels for their time or even the Sanchi stupa or the monuments at Hampi that are a reminder of a glorious era of which, we, the people of India, should be proud. And so, we bring to you, 22 of India’s most beautiful monuments that make us proud to be Indians: Also Read - Here Are 10 Historical Monuments in Delhi That Are a Must-visit!
1. India Gate, Delhi
A war memorial and a famous landmark in Delhi, the India Gate is a famous monument and landmark in Delhi. Built to commemorate the sacrifice of 82,000 soldiers of the undivided Indian Army who lost their lives in World War I, the India Gate also capsules the small structure named Amar Jawan Jyoti which serves as India’s tomb of the unknown soldier. It is impossible not to feel patriotic while walking along the Rajpath, India’s most famous road that leads to it.
2. Red Fort, Delhi
One of the grandest structures built during the Mughal rule by emperor Shah Jahan, the Red fort now serves as the venue for India’s republic day celebrations. A tour of the fort complex (preferably with an audio guide) lets you in on the Mughal lifestyle and governance during that golden era.
3. Qutub Minar, Delhi
The tallest brick minaret in the world needs no introduction. Dating back to 1199 AD, the Qutub Minar was once used by the muezzins for prayer calls. Today, it reminds us of the bygone era and how small we really are!
4. Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri
The historic Buland Darwaza was built by emperor Akbar in his erstwhile capital of Fatehpur Sikri in 1641 AD. A trip to Fatehpur Sikri is a window to the Mughal era and the life of Akbar, the great.
5. Sanchi stupa, Sanchi
One of the oldest monuments in India, the stupas in Sanchi take you back to the Mauryan empire dating back to 300 BC. They are fine specimens of Buddhist architecture and have been preserved well over so man centuries.
6. Gomateshwara statue, Sravanbelgola
Built-in 983 AD, the statue of Gomateshwara is dedicated to Bahubali, son of Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara of Jainism. It is one of the most popular and oldest monuments in Karnataka.
7. Charminar, Hyderabad
The four great minarets of Charminar are the most famous sight in Hyderabad. It was built in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah to mark the end of an epidemic in the city. Today, it stands as an epitome of Qutub Shahi architecture and is referred to as “The Arc de Triomphe of the East”
8. Gateway of India, Mumbai
While it may have been commissioned to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to (what was then called) Bombay, the royal couple had to make do with a view of a cardboard model. The king and the queen never used the Gateway of India but it was from here that the last of the British troops finally left the Indian shores.
9. Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur
completed in 1656, the Gol Gumbaz is Mohammed Adil Shah’s mausoleum. It is considered a fine specimen of Deccan architecture. The four minarets serve as staircases lead to the dome, the second largest in the world.
10. Taj Mahal, Agra
Inarguably the greatest monument in India and certainly the most visited, the Taj Mahal stands as an epitome of love, the extravagant Mughal architectural, and an era where India was referred to as the golden bird.
11. Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
One of the UNESCO world heritage sites in India, the Victoria Memorial Hall is another great example of British architecture. Built between 1906 and 1921, this magnificent building serves as a museum with manuscripts, paintings, and sculptures from the British era.