Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal in Agra is the Mughal era's pinnacle of sophistication and aesthetic splendor. It was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan as a magnificent memorial of exquisite craftsmanship and refined elegance for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj not just integrates and develops plan customs of Persian and prior Mughal design, yet it has likewise made a totally different aspect for building vision.
The Taj Mahal, which is situated in Agra on the Yamuna River and is the pinnacle of architectural splendor, is affectionately referred to as the "teardrop on the cheek of time." The Taj's iridescent excellence has been etched out of immaculate white marble, with a stylish utilization of embellishing elements, for example, flavorful themes in pietra dura and calligraphy.
Worked by Sovereign Akbar in 1565 A.D., this stronghold is a show-stopper of plan and development. The Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, and Musamman Burj—where Emperor Shah Jahan died while imprisoned—are among the fort's exquisite structures. The fort also contains Khaas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, and Jahangir's Palace, all of which are significant landmarks. A new sound and light show has been put on by UP Tourism, which is a visual treat and gives an insight into the history of the monuments.
Fatehpur Sikri
Tickets : Fatehpur Sikri costs Rs.150 for foreigners, Rs.40 for Indians, and Rs.25 for students. Fatehpur Sikri was built four centuries ago when Emperor Akbar, who was only 28 years old at the time, set out to build the first planned city in Indo-Islamic architecture. A decade later, the plan was abandoned after being initiated with great vigor.
By 1568, Akbar had established his empire, but the fact that he did not have a son or heir was his only regret. His quest for endowments for the introduction of a replacement carried him to the Sufi mishit Salim Chishti, who lived in Sikri town. Three sons were predicted by the saint, and Prince Salim, who would later become Emperor Jahangir, was born shortly after. Akbar made the decision to construct the Imperial residence in Sikri, which would serve as a joint capital with Agra, as a gesture of gratitude. The new city was also given the name Fatehpur Sikri. Akbar was sharp manufacturer and the arrangement of Fathepur Sikri uncovers and engineering driving force at work. Specialists have laid out that it was moved toward unmistakable numerical lattice.
The actual beginning of the city that grew around the Jama Masjid was marked by its construction. Parallel to the cardinally aligned mosque were the palace courts, and a change in level emphasised the sequential order of the locations.
Rumi Gate
Lucknow, the seat of the nawabs of Awadh, is home to several magnificent monuments. Its redstone architecture, richly ornamented with carving and fretwork, is still in excellent condition today. During Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula's reign in 1784, the 60-foot-tall Rumi Gate in Lucknow was built. It was worked by Nawab Asaf-us-Daula to produce work during the starvation of 1784. It is supposed to be indistinguishable in plan to an old entrance at Constantinople in Turkey and is additionally alluded to as Turkish Door.
A massive, ornate structure with an eight-faceted chhatri at its highest point stands out. It was used to mark the Old Lucknow City's entrance in the past. It now serves as the city of Lucknow's emblem.
The large historical garden known as Khusro Bagh contains the tombs of Shah Begum, Jahangir's Rajput wife; Khusro Mirza, Jahangir's oldest child and Nithar Begum and Jahangir's girl are found. It was also linked to India's struggle for freedom.
Dhamek Stupa
Dhamek Stupa is the most perceptible design in Sarnath, close to Varanasi. It is one of India's most well-known Buddhist structures. In order to replace an earlier structure commissioned by the great Mauryan king Ashoka in 249 BCE, the Dhamek Stupa was constructed in 500 CE.
The Rishipattana (deer park) is represented by the Dhamek Stupa. It is said that this park is very important because Buddha gave his first sermon to his disciples here after he achieved enlightenment, which revealed his "Eightfold Path."
The Stupa is partially constructed of stone and partially constructed of brick, has a base diameter of 28 meters and a height of 43.6 meters. Delicate floral carvings of Gupta origin adorn the stone facing the lower portion.
