Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal, built-in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of Jaipur, is a five-storeyed pyramidal like structure having 953 small decorated windows. The building is made of red and pink sandstone giving full testimony to the epithet of ‘Pink City’.
Adalaj Stepwell, Ahmedabad
Adalaj Stepwell or Adalaj ni vav in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is a stunning example of Indo-Islamic fusion architecture work. It is a massive stepwell built by the Hindu Queen Rudabai with help from neighbouring Muslim ruler King Mahmud Begada. However, it’s history is full of drama and Bollywood like twists and turns. Here is the account of the story and the…
The Great Stupa, Sanchi
The Great Stupa of Sanchi attracts travellers from across the world. It is one of the oldest stone structure in India built in the reign of Emperor Ashoka to preserve and promote buddhism and indicating the rich heritage of the country. The complex contain 3 stupas and a temple.
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