Friday, December 6th, 2024

These 5 biggest buildings of India were built by the Mughals, in one of them a big gate was built to stop the elephant


The Mughal Empire changed the architecture of India forever. These Mughal monuments are a confluence of beauty and grandeur! These monuments are the best example of the Mughal Empire’s magnificent architecture, and millions of tourists from all over the world visit them every year. Be it summer or winter, there is always a crowd here to see them. So what are you waiting for? Let us tell you about some of the most iconic and largest Mughal monuments in India.

Humayun’s Tomb

If you are from Delhi, then you must visit Humayun’s Tomb. This monument made of red stone looks quite similar to the Taj Mahal. Please note, you do not need to buy any ticket to see it. Humayun’s Tomb was built by Akbar. It is spread over 30 acres.

Red Fort

Red Fort

Every year on Independence Day, the tricolor is hoisted here by the Prime Minister of the country. The Red Fort was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in Old Delhi. It was built from red bulla stone. Due to which its color is red. Let us tell you, every evening a Meena Bazar is held here. Where you will find many attractive items ranging from 100 rupees to 1000 rupees. You will have to buy a ticket to go to the Red Fort. These days there is a trend of buying tickets online. Let us tell you, it is built on 250 acres of land.

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

There would be hardly anyone in India who would not know about the Taj Mahal. It is believed that Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built it with white marble in memory of his/her Begum Mumtaz. Built on 42 acres of land, the Taj Mahal is one of the 7 wonders. Foreigners are quite crazy about seeing the Taj Mahal. Every year thousands of tourists come to see the Taj. Entry tickets are required for the Taj Mahal.

JAMA Masjid

JAMA Masjid

Jama Masjid was built by Mughal Shah Jahan. The construction of the mosque was started in 1650. You can see the splendor of Jama Masjid located in Old Delhi during Eid. You will see thousands of people here at the time of offering Namaaz and Iftaari. Let us tell you, this is the biggest mosque in India, which is 65 meters long and 35 meters wide. For the Muslim community, this place is no less than Mecca Medina. You will not have to pay a ticket to enter Jama Masjid, but girls will not be allowed entry in the evening.

Agra Fort

Agra Fort

Apart from the Taj Mahal, the “Agra Fort” is also quite famous in Agra. It was built by Akbar. Let us tell you, these monuments are spread over 94 acres. It is said that this fort has been the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty. If you visit the Taj Mahal, then you can visit Agra Fort after that. The distance between the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort is not much.

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