Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi
“This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired…
Mountain Railways in Darjeeling
“The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was the first, and is still the most outstanding, example of a hill passenger railway. Opened in 1881,…
Monuments at Mahabalipuram
“This group of sanctuaries, founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and…
Agra Fort
“Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful…
The Golden Temple in Amritsar
“The construction of Harmandir Sahib was intended to build a place of worship for men and women from all walks of life…
Monuments in Khajuraho
“The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples…