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Way back in1819, a party of British army officers on a
tiger hunt in the forest of western Deccan, suddenly spotted
their prey, on the far side of a loop in the Waghora river.
High up on the horseshoe- shaped cliff, the hunting party
saw the tiger, silhouetted against the carved façade
of a cave.
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The Charminar in Hyderabad, at the capital city of Andhra
Pradesh, is a massive arch built by Mohammed Quli Qutab
Shah, in 1591 to commemorate the end of the plague in
the city. The symbol of the city, the Charminar, is an
impressive square monument with four minarets.
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A royal city perfectly preserved, Fatehpur Sikri provides
a marvellous escape into the past. Akbar embarked on the
construction of a new capital here when a prophecy of
the birth of a male royal heir, by the Sufi Saint Salim
Chisti of Sikri, came true.
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Mumbai's most famous monument, this is the starting point
for most tourists who want to explore the city. It was
built as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of
King George V and Queen Mary, complete with four turrets
and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt
stone.
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Humayun`s Tomb, Delhi Travel The mughals brought with
them a love for gardens, fountains and water. The first
mature example of Mughal architecture in India, Humayun's
Tomb was built by the emperor's grieving widow, Haji Begum,
in 1565 AD.
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Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers
killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir
Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931.Located on Rajpath,
the road which leads to the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhawan,
the gate is 160 feet high with an arch of 138 feet.
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Built during the reign of Shah Jahan, the Lal Qila (or
Red Fort) has been a mute witness to innumerable conspiracies,
scandals, battles..... Completed in a span of nine years,
it cost about ten million rupees , with about half the
sum going towards the building of palaces.
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The crowning glory of Oriya temple architecture, the 13th
century Sun temple also known as ' the Black Pagoda',
comes with a baggage of centuries - old myths and legends.
Legends say that Samba, the son of Lord Krishna, was afflicted
by leprosy, brought about by his father's curse on him.
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The Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas Island and
covers the whole of 1.5 hectare of the island in the middle
of the Pichola Lake. Built by Maharana Jagat Singh in
1743 it was meant as a royal summer palace and now converted
in to a five star palace hotel.
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The origins of Qutab Minar are shrouded in controversy.
Some believe it was erected as a tower of victory to signify
the beginning of the Muslim rule in India. Others say
it served as a minaret to the muezzins to call the faithful
to prayer.
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The story of Taj Mahal reflects the intensity of love.
The fairy tale began when walking through the bazaar of
Agra prince qhurram saw a girl. The girl was exceptionally
beautiful. It was a love at first sight for both of them.
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Maharaja Umaid Singhji who built this palace was fascinated
with western lifestyles so he marshalled the services
of a well-known Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester,
a creditable equal of Edward Lutyens (architect of New
Delhi) to construct a three hundred and forty seven roomed
Umaid Palace.
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