Qutb Shahi Tombs – Hyderabad

Qutb Shahi Tombs – Hyderabad

The famous tombs of the seven Qutub Shahi rulers in the Ibrahim Bagh are located about a kilometre north of the outer perimeter wall of the famous Golkonda Fort. The galleries of the smaller tombs are of a single storey while the larger ones are two storied. In the centre of each tomb is a sarcophagus which overlies the actual burial vault in a crypt below.

Taj Mahal – Agra

Taj Mahal – Agra

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also “the Taj”) is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”.

India Gate – New Delhi

India Gate – New Delhi

The India Gate is to Delhi what monuments like the Eiffel Tower & Buckingham Palace are for their respective cities. The India Gate symbolizes our national capital, more than the other popular landmarks in the city – the Rashtrapathi Bhavan, Qutub Minar and the Indian Parliament.