Agra Fort – main residence of the great Mughals Dynasty
Agra Fort Agra Fort is a very charming fort in the city of Agra. It is about 3 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638. Thereafter the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Akbar made it his capital and arrived in Agra in 1558. It was in a ruined condition and Akbar had it rebuilt with red sandstone from Barauli area Dhaulpur district, in Rajasthan. Architects The Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Agra Fort History Agra fort is most important fort in India. The great Mughals Babar, Humayun,…
Jaipur city- Pink City History- top attraction, Timing & how to reach
Jaipur city The Jaipur city is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. we called Jaipur as the Pink City, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings of the dedicated area. It is a popular tourist destination in India. It is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Jantar Mantar and the Amer Fort. On 6 July 2019, UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribed Jaipur the ‘Pink City of India’ among its World Heritage Sites. The jaipur city is also home to two prominent UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India – Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar. Ancient Times The Jai Singh II…
Jama Masjid Ahmedabad one of the biggest mosques in India
Jama Masjid Ahmedabad Jama Masjid Ahmedabad is also called Jama Masjid and Jumma Masjid. It is a magnificent mosque which was the largest mosque of the western region of its time. This mosque situated is in the middle of Teen Darwaza and Manek Chowk. The city of Ahmedabad is adorned with a beautiful mosque and sometimes it is also called Friday Mosque. History of Jami Masjid Jami Masjid is the largest mosque in Ahmedabad. Ahmed Saha 1 established the foundation of the walled city On 24th February in 1411. The construction of Jama Masjid with Bhadra Fort, Manek Burj, Shahi Masjid also started in 1411. it took 13 years to…
Statue of Sir Chinubhai Baronet – a philanthropist
About Sir Chinubhai Baronet Sir Chinubhai Baronet a textile mill owner and philanthropist from Ahmedabad during British rule. He was the first Hindu Baronet of British India, Mahatma Gandhi on 21 September 1933 unveiled a statue of Sir Chinubhai near the front of Bhadrakali temple in Ahmadabad. In a function presided by his son Girjaprasad, the Sir Chinubhai Madhowlal Ranchhodlal, 2nd Baronet and many noted citizens and government officers as well as Indian leaders. This statue is situated in front of Bhadrafort in the park. This is a surprise to me when I visited this small park. I just went inside for some rest. Suddenly I saw this statue but…
Teen Darwaza heritage sites in Ahmedabad a Legendary gateway
Teen Darwaza Today I started my day at the Heritage sites in Ahmedabad Teen Darwaza. These three doors used to attract me a lot because the door is very busy during the day, so I have come here at 7 o’clock in the morning, I saw these three doors very close for the first time. I had come out many times but I never felt the legacy of this door. Today was a great day for me and I have understood the history of this door, so let me tell you about this famous Teen Darwaja of Heritage sites in Ahmedabad. About Teen Darwaja The Teen Darwaja is located to…
Bhadra Fort and Bhadra kali temple in 600 years old walled city
Bhadra Fort The Bhadra Fort has fourteen minarets, eight gates and two large gates making it an intricate fort. It is an architectural marvel. Ahmad Shah 1 had laid its foundation in 1411 and it was completed in 1415.This fort was spread over 43 acres, this impressive fort was used as the royal court. To enter this grand fort, Ahmed Shah 1 had built a historic gateway called Teen Darwaja to its eastern side. It was main entrance to come to the large ground in front of this fort, which was called Maidan-Shah. Maidan-Shah This was an open area in which many dates and palm trees were planted. The path…
Adalaj stepwell – Queen Rudabai story|History review & Timing
Ancient Time The Adalaj stepwell having a well know story of Rudabai. The step well established in approx 1498 in the memory of Rana veer Singh. The construction had started by Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty of Dandai Desh. The Muslim king Mahmud Begada has killed Rana veer singh in a war. Later on, The Queen Rudabai had completed this step well with the help of the Muslim King in some conditions. Architecture The Adalaj stepwell is almost five stories deep. It has been build by red stone Each floor is spacious enough to provide for people to congregate. The stepwell was dug deep to access groundwater at…
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque a famous place history and review
About Sidi Saiyyed Mosque This mosque is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad. The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, popularly known as Sidi Saiyyed Ni Jali. It was built by Sidi Saiyyed in the retinue of Bilal Jhajar Khan, general in the army of the last Sultan Shams-ud-Din Muzaffar Shah III of the Gujarat Sultanate. It is situated in the heart of the 600-year-old walled city of Ahmedabad. The design of the mosque is entirely in the arcuate system of construction. It is consist of arches, domes, squinches, and vaults. The mosque is set up like a theatre without a fourth wall, celebrated for the intricately carved filigree work on…
Champaner a place for Marvelles Monuments
About Champaner Champaner is a historical city near Vadodara in Gujarat. It is located in the Panchmahal district almost 47 kilometers from the city of Vadodara. It is famous for its good architecture, Masjid, and temples of lord sati. Ancient Time It was founded by Vanraj Chavda, the most prominent king of the Chavda Dynasty in the 8th century. He named it after the name of his friend and general Champa, later on, named Champaner. It is today the site of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, which UNESCO designated a World Heritage Site in 2004. My experience IF you are looking place for pre-wedding shoot. Then this is the right place…
Sabarmati Ashram Ahmedabad|Gandhi Ashram
Sabarmati Ashram Sabarmati Ashram also is known as Gandhi ashram. It is located on the banks of the River Sabarmati currently riverfront in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This was one of the many residences of Mahatma Gandhi who lived at Sabarmati and Sevagram. He stayed in Sabarmati and Wardha for a total of twelve years along with his wife Kasturba Gandhi and followers including Vinoba Bhave. It is also famous that Gandhi led the Dandi march also known as the Salt Satyagraha on 12 March 1930. Further In recognition of the important influence that this march had on the Indian independence movement. Because of its significance, the Indian government has established the…