Golkonda Fort

in Andhra Pradesh, Architecture, Fort, History, Hyderabad, Mughal, Palace | 0 comments

Golkonda is the ruined city located in Hyderabad, India. This place was famous for mines. World’s most famous diamonds such as Dary-i-Noor, Koh-i-Noor, Idol’s Eye, Hope diamond produced here. This place is also famous for Golkonda Fort. Golconda is derived from the word Golla konda which means Shepherd’s hill in Telugu.   What to see at Golkonda Fort: Major...

Red Fort

in Delhi, Fort, History, Mughal, Musuem, North India, Shah Jahan | 0 comments

Red Fort is located in Delhi, India. Other name of this fort is Lal Qila. This was constructed by Shah Jahan, Mughal Emperor. Fort is known for Mughal Architecture. It is situated on the banks of river Yamuna. Construction started in 1638 but completed in 1648. Red Sandstones are used to construct this fort. The Joint court martial of officers of Subhash Chandra...

Sariska Tiger Reserve

in Fort, History, Jeep Safari, Mahabharata, Mughal, North India, Pandavas, Rajasthan, Temple, Wildlife Sanctuary | 0 comments

Sariska Tiger Reserve is an Indian National Park. It is located in Alwar district of Rajasthan, India. In 1955, it was declared as Wildlife reserve and in 1978, this national park attained the status of Tiger Reserve. This is the part of Aravalli Ranges. Bengal Tigers is the major attraction of this reserve. In the world this is the first reserve where the...

Humayun’s Tomb

in Architecture, Delhi, History, Mughal, North India, Tomb | 0 comments

Humayun’s Tomb is the Tomb of Humayun, Mughal Emperor. This was designed by a Persian architect, Mirak Mirza Ghiyas. It was commissioned by Bega Begum, Humayun’s first wife. It is located in Delhi, India. Red sandstone used in the construction of this structure. This was the first structure to build with Red Sandstone and white marble. In the Indian...

Khusro Bagh

in Allahabad, History, Jahangir, Mughal, Tomb | 0 comments

Khusro Bagh is large walled garden in Allahabad, India. This is surrounded by the tombs Khusrau Mirza - eldest son of emperor Jahangir, Khurau’s sister and Shah Begum- Khurau’s mother.   What to see in Khusro Bagh: In the Khusro Bagh 3 sandstone mausoleums are located. These are best examples for Mughal architecture. Sultan Begum Tomb: Aqa Reza designed...

Delhi Jama Masjid

in Delhi, History, Masjid, Mughal, Shah Jahan | 0 comments

Jama Masjid of Delhi is the principle mosque of Old Delhi in India. Official name of this masjid is Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa. It is the largest mosque in India. This was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It has taken 6 years to complete this construction. Construction of this mosque started in 1650 ended in 1656. 6000 workers worked hard to construct this...