Located in Nizamuddin, Delhi it was built by Rahim for his wife in 1598. Bulbous domes, canopies and arches, charbagh pattern and use of Red sandstone and marble are important features. About Rahim Rahim was one of the Navratnanas, a reputed military commander and a poet in the court of emperor Akbar. He is known …
What are Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala? Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala were built in the 12th-13th century. They are represented here by the three components of Belur, Halebid and Somnathpur. The Hoysala temples have a basic Darvidian morphology though they reflect other influences including that of Central India’s Bhumija mode, northern and western India’s Nagara traditions, and …
Somnath Temple: Somnath temple is located on the western coast of Gujarat. It is believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It was reconstructed several times in the past after repeated destruction by several Muslim invaders and rulers. This temple is also referred to as Ahilyabai Temple since it was built by Queen Ahilyabai …
What is an Ancient Monument? The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 defines Ancient Monument as any structure, erection or monument, or any tumulus or place of interment, or any cave, rock-sculpture, inscription or monolith which is of historical, archaeological or artistic interest and which has been in existence for not less …
The temple is situated atop a hill in the deep forests of the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghats in Pathanamthitta district. This ancient forest shrine, situated 210 km from Kochi, draws pilgrims from different parts of the country. Recently, with the development of road transport and communication facilities, Sabarimala has been witnessing a phenomenal increase …
Konark Sun Temple: Konark Sun Temple is located in the East Odisha near the sacred city of Puri. It was built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I (AD 1238-1264). Its scale, refinement and conception represent the strength and stability of the Eastern Ganga Empire as well as the value systems of the historic milieu. The temple is designed in …
Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Koyil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It follows Dravidian architecture. It is called as Dhakshina Meru (Meru of south). Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD, the temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Great Living Chola …
Lohagarh Fort (Iron fort) is situated at Bharatpur in Rajasthan, India. It was constructed by Bharatpur Jat rulers. Maharaja Suraj Mal used all his power and wealth to a good cause, and built numerous forts and palaces across his kingdom, one of them being the Lohagarh Fort (Iron fort), which was one of the …
Kangla Fort is one of the most important historic and archaeological site of Manipur located in the heart of the capital city Imphal. It had served as tradition seat of past Meetei rulers of Manipur till 1891. The old Govindajee Temple is the largest Hindu, Vaishnav temple in Imphal city in Manipur. It is located …
The construction of the temple began during the rule of the Rashtrakuta king, Dantidurga (735-757 AD). Major work on the temple was done by King Dantidurga’s successor, Krishna I (757-773 AD), although work continued under many successive kings for more than a century. It is located in Ellora, Maharashtra. Facts There are 34 caves in …