A vibrant and colourful country that is frequented by thousands of travelers every year for the symbol of Love has as many as heritage sites that are enlisted in UNESCO's list apart from Taj Mahal of course. Here is a quick list of the history of a few that have made it to the UNESCO's list.
Taj Mahal:
The most notable Indian monument which has left the tourists stunned by its beauty is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. As known to the world, it is funerary mausoleum which was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his 3rd wife Mumtaz Mahal. This is the best example of Mughal architecture which combines Islamic, Persian and Indian architectural styles. It was built between 1631 and 1648 under the chief Architect called Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. He was supported by thousands of artisans. The monument is situated on the bank of River Yamuna. It is surrounded by the beautiful Mughal Gardens which covers 17 hectares of land. The awe-inspiring beauty made up of white marble has calligraphic inscriptions in crusted in polychromatic pierra dura.
Kaziranga National Park
Situated in the NE state of Assam in the flood plains of the Brahamputra River of the South bank, Kaziranga National park which is best known for conserving rhinoceros, was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1985. It was established as a reserved forest to conserve the endangered species of rhinoceros. After that it underwent several transformations and went on to become the largest abode of one-horned rhino.
Agra Fort:
Located at the close proximity of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort is one of the most prominent Mughal monuments. It was built in the 16th century. The fort is the main residence of emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638 when the capital was shifted to the Red fort in Delhi. Akbar began the construction of monument in 1565 which got built up finally in 1573. Situated in the west bank of the Yamuna River about 2 kilometers upstream from the Taj Mahal, constructed palaces of white marble within the fort itself. Shah Jahan was imprisoned in the Agra Fort by his son and diet in the fort in 1657.
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur:
An astronomical observation site that was built in the early 18th century is another in the list. It is a unique collection of 19 architectural astronomical instruments that were built by the Rajput King called Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734. It has world's largest stone sundial. Located in the close proximity of the city palace and Hawa Mahal, the monument features masonry and brass instruments which were built using astronomy and principles of the ancient Hindu Sanskrit texts. With the help of these instruments you can see the astronomical positions of Sun and other heavenly bodies.
Elephanta Caves:
Located in the Western India, Elephanta Island is also called 'city of caves'. The Island that is located in Mumbai Harbour, This beautiful island is on an arm of the Arabian Sea and has two groups of caves. The first large group of the five Hindu caves and the second is a smaller group of two Buddhist caves. Hindu caves contain rock-cut stone sculptures that represent Shiva Hindu sect. The rock-cut architecture of these caves has been dated back to the 5th centuries.
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