Historical Places

10 best Historical Destinations in India you should must visit are :-

1. Taj Mahal, Agra :

Taj Mahal also referred to as “The Crown of Palace” is situated on the south bank of the river Yamuna at Agra. It was built in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It took around 22 years to complete this structure that is considered one of the most famous historical places in India and also one of the seven wonders of the World.

2. Red Fort, Delhi :

Red Fort is a historic fort in Delhi and also one of the famous historic tourist places in India. It was once, the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for near about 200 years, until 1857. It was constructed when Shah Jahan shifted the capital from Agra to Delhi and at that time it was known as the Qila-e-Mubarak. This fort is one of the most famous historical places in north India.

3. Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh :

Agra Fort is a historic fort in the city of Agra. This historical tourist place in India has two gates which are the Amar Singh Gate and the Delhi Gate. But you can enter only through the Amar Singh Gate to discover an ancient city filled with courts, gateways, passages, palaces and mosques.

4. Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh :

Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the District Agra of Uttar Pradesh. It was founded by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire.This royal city is one of the historical tourist places in India which once had palaces, public buildings, mosques, quarters for the king, the army and also the servants. It was abundant due to shortage of water. It is one of the best preserved examples of Mughal architecture in India.

5. Humayun’s Tomb, New Delhi :

Humayun’s Tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi.It was commissioned by Humayun's first wife Bega Begum in 1569-70, and designed by a Persian architect, Mirak Mirza Ghiyas chosen by her. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. The Arched alcoves, beautiful domes, corridors and kiosks makes this monument a grandeur of Indian architecture. A barber’s tomb is also there at the southwestern side of the main tomb.

6. Hawa Mahal, Jaipur :

Hawa Mahal or Palace of winds is a place in the city of Jaipur is named because it was a high screen wall built. It is constructed of red and pink sandstone. It is one of the popular tourist places in Jaipur. This palace is known as the tallest building in the world that doesn’t have any foundation.

7. Khajuraho Temples, Madhya Pradesh :

Khajuraho Temples also known as Khajuraho group of monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 175 kilometres southeast of Jhansi.These temples were built between 950 and 1050 by the Chandela dynasty. These temples are known for their erotic sculptures.They show a celebration of love, life and worship. These temples are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

8. Konark Temple, Odisha :

Konark Temple also called Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Sun Temple at Konark.It is about 35 kilometres northeast from Puri on the coastline of Odisha. This temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva. It is one of the most popular visited historical site. An interesting fact about the Temple is the entrance of the temple where two lions are shown crushing elephants and also a  human body lying at the foot of the elephant.

9. Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Maharashtra :

Ajanta and Ellora caves are near about 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments. They are notable mix of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain religions.Their construction began when Buddhism was waning in India and Hinduism was starting to reassert itself. There are near about 12 Buddhist caves, 17 Hindu caves and 5 Jain caves and most of these caves are monasteries that were used for praying and studying.

10. Gateway of India, Maharashtra :

Gateway of India is an an arch monument built during the 20th century in Bombay It occupies a dominant position overlooking the Arabian Sea in Colaba. It played an important role in India’s history.