Author: Nisha Malhotra
Publisher: Manoj Publications
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 164
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788131009581
Description
Monuments of India are central point in the story of Indian history. Though each monument has a unique history, a style as distinct as a fingerprint, these chosen 90 monuments, share some of the same attributes. Almost all have been centre for either commercial political or cultural power.
They have existed as magnets for great people, great heroism and great ingenuity. Each of them have developed a unique style that aesthetically defines the value of a culture or the greatness of mother nature.
Together, these places create a picture of human civilization. Their evolution can be compared, contrasted and explored.
Contents
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Ajmer Sharif
3. Akshardham (Gujarat)
4. Amarkantak
5. Amarnath Cave
6. Amber Fort
7. Anandpur Sahib
8. Arki Fort
9. Armenian Church
10. Ashvakranta Temple
11. Badrinath Temple
12. Baidyanathdham
13. Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
14. Bhimakali Temple
15. Bodh Gaya
16. Cellular Jail
17. Charar – E – Sharief
18. Charminar
19. Church of our Lady of the Rosary
20. Church of St. Francis of Assis
21. Dah Parbatiya
22. Deogarh Palace
23. Diu Fort
24. Elephanta Caves
25. Fatehpur Sikri
26. Fort of Moti Daman
27. Fort William
28. Geteway of India
29. Gelugpa Monastery (Tawang)
30. Gol Gumbaz
31. Golconda Fort
32. Golden Temple
33. Gujari Mahal
34. Gwalior Fort
35. Hari Parbat Fort
36. Hawa Mahal
37. Howrah Bridge
38. Humayun’s Tomb
39. Ibrahim Lodhi’s Tomb
40. India Gate
41. Jallianwala Bhag
42. Jama Masjid
43. Jantar Mantar
44. Jwalamukhi Temple
45. Kangra Fort
46. Khajuraho Temple
47. Kichakeswari Temple
48. Kpnark Temple
49. Kurukshetra
50. Lingaraja Temple
51. Maa Chhinamastika Temple
52. Madan Kamadeva
53. Meenakshi Temple
54. Mysore Palace
55. Nalanda University
56. Neermahal
57. Palitana
58. Pemayangtse Monastery
59. Puri Jagannatha Temple
60. Qutub Minar
61. Rashtrapati Bhawan
62. Red Fort (Delhi)
63. Red Fort (Agra)
64. Residency (Lucknow)
65. Rock Garden
66. Rose Garden
67. Ross Island
68. Rumtek Monastery
69. Sabarimala
70. Sabarmati Ashram
71. Sanchi Stupa
72. Sarnath
73. Shaking Minarets
74. Sheesh Mahal
75. Sheikh Chehli Mausoleum
76. Sher Shah Suri Mosque
77. Shri Govind Ji Temple
78. Somnath Temple
79. Sravanabelagola
80. St. Paul’s Cathedral
81. Taj Mahal
82. Tashiding Monastery
83. The Basilica of Bom Jesus
84. The Se Cathedral
85. Ujjayanta Palace
86. Umaid Bhawan Palace
87. Vaishnodevi
88. Victoria Memorial
89. Vishwanath Temple
90. Yogini Shrine