| Taj Mahal, Agra |
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Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, in the loving memory
of his wife.This monument built completely of White Marble is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the
world...Well to say its a building is not appropriate...its a monument bulit for LOVE ACTUALLY.
| Red Fort, Purani Delhi ;) |
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Mughal Emperor Shahjahan started construction of the massive fort in 1638
and work was completed in 1648.This great fort on the banks of Jamuna, built as the citadel of the seventh Delhi founded
by Shah Jehanhim, then known as Shahjahanabad and now old Delhi, is a significant link between the past and the present, for
it is from here that the prime minister of India addresses the people on the Independence Day, which is August 15th.
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| Jama Masjid, Delhi |
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Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India, and stands across the road
from the Red Fort. Built in 1656, it is an eloquent reminder of the Mughal religious fervour.
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area surrounding Jama Masjid is like another World. Located in the centre of the old city, the Mosque sits on top of a large
hill, projecting high into the Old-Delhi skyline. You can hire a guide who can explain the history, show you the footprint
of Mohammed the Prophet. You can climb the tower of Jama Masjid and get a great view over the city as well as you can hear
the sounds of Indian street-life. Jama Masjid Mosquee was built by 5000 artisans, with red sandstone and marble. At the bottom
of this facades spreads a 100 meters sq esplanade where up to 25000 prayers group on the pray days. |
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you are out on the streets, you can see various small and beautifully designed rikshaws. The ride is inexpensive and very
cost effective, but always watch your bags. Inspite of this, you should still not miss the experience of a rikshaw ride as
you can relish and have fun, while watching the various places of Old Delhi. |
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| India Gate, New Delhi |
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India Gate is a majestic high arch, 42 meters high, built as a memorial
to the Indian soldiers killed in the World War I. Beneath it burns an eternal flame. From the base of the arch one can get
a good view of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential residence.
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