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fatehpur sikri
Posted May 28, 2006 at 02:14 AM by msidd
One of the great (and most beautiful) cities of the Mughal Empire, and home to the third of the "Red Forts" built by the dynasty (Delhi, Agra, and Fatehpur). The city was briefly the capital of the empire and is only 26 miles from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri's beautiful Jama Masjid (mosque) was built as a replica of the Prophet's Mosque [...]
qutb minar and complex
Posted May 28, 2006 at 04:42 AM by msidd
The Qutb Minar is part of the broader Qutb Complex, which includes the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, reputed to be the first mosque built in India. Construction on the Qutb Minar and Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque began in 1193 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty, the first Muslim dynasty to establish an empire in India. Aibak [...]
bijapur
Posted June 20, 2006 at 04:15 PM by
Bijapur is well known for its great architectures, mainly Islamic masterpieces. It was a city of importance during the Adil Shahi dynasty. Although arriving at the small, dusty train station did not have a good first impression, upon entering the city and visiting your first site, you will be astounded. I highly recommend renting a [...]
hampi
Posted June 20, 2006 at 07:16 PM by
Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka. It is located within the ruins of the Vijaynagara empire, near the former capital of the empire, the city Vijaynagara. The village is an important religious center for Hindus, housing the Virupaksha temple. It also contains many other important monuments and sites of the empire which have been [...]
elephanta caves
Posted June 19, 2006 at 07:36 PM by
While in Mumbai, you should also take the opportunity to take a boat out to the nearby Elephanta caves located on Elephanta Island. The caves have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The caves have been hewn from solid rock, into the mountain, and date back to the kings of the 9th-13th centuries. Of the sculptures of the [...]
