15 May, 2023

10 most magnificent architectural beauty of India

India is a home to one of the seven wonders of the world, Taj Mahal. Taj symbolizes a world class architectural authenticity, all sculpted in white marble. It is barely believable to think how such beauty can be made on an era like Mughals!


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'Hawa Mahal', located in Jaipur, built from red and pink sandstone made by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. What captivates the most is it's numerous windows made for the royal ladies to see through the festivities and celebrations outside.


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'Ellora Caves' serves as the most finest piece of religious architecture of the lost era. Made during the 6th and the 12th century, it is a UNESCO World Site Heritage famous for its rock cut form architecture, caves, paintings and temples.


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'Victoria Memorial' is a white marble building located in Central Kolkata. The breathtaking building was made by the then British government dedicated to Queen Victoria. It is a masterpiece of old English architecture.


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Built during the 8th-9th century, 'Chand Bawri is situated in Rajasthan which extends upto a depth of 100ft. The stepwell consists of 3500 steps in total and 13 stories deep and its geometrical design makes it one of a kind form of architecture.


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'Taj Falaknuma Palace' of Hyderabad has no comparison in matters of royalty it serves. Formerly owned by the Nizam of Hyderabad, now a luxury hotel, it's Palladian architecture was designed by an English Architect William Ward Marret.


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'Fatehpur Sikri' a city made of red sandstone it is a fine example of Akbar's finesse taste of architecture that blends in both Hindu and Islamic style.


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'Sivsagar', the capital city of the Ahom kingdom comprises structures like 'Ranghar', 'Kareng Ghar' which are made up of indigenous type of cement that ditched the modern concrete.


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'Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus' is a railway terminus in Mumbai, is a great example of Italian Gothic style, designed by British architect 'Fredrick William Stevens'.


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Sun Temple of Konark is another religious magnificence located in India. Built in 13th century, it is designed in Shikhara temple style. The intricacy of the walls scream the magnitude of Dravidian architecture.


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