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The Mughals, Portuguese, French, Greek, British (isn't it a large number)-have all enjoyed Indian hospitality, and in turn left behind glimpses of their art and tradition, often portrayed in combination with wonderful Indian styles. Amongst the most visited architectural wonders of India are the Taj Mahal and the forts and palaces of Rajasthan.
Taj Mahal
What is there in India if there is no Taj Mahal? Perhaps no other 'Wonder of India' epitomizes India as Taj Mahal. One of the most photographed tourist attractions in the world, Taj Mahal is an architectural wonder that pulls the tourists from all over the world. To India's first Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the Taj was a "teardrop on the face of humanity," an edifice that echoes the cry, "I have not forgotten,
I have not forgotten, O beloved." Situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is an epitome of love, a poem in marble by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, a Wonder of India besides that of the World. The wonderful
Taj today is source of attraction for millions of tourists from all over the world. The Taj Mahal is entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay) work. It is said that different types of precious and semi-precious stones were used in the intricate inlay work done on the interiors. The wonderful monument of Taj Mahal is set around a Charbagh or 'four garden' plan, which is split by watercourses-a reflection of the Persian style.
Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan
Rajasthan Fort
India is an ancient civilization with a wonderful lineage that over the centuries has amassed a tremendous wealth of grandeur and majesty. Right from the ages the fingers of Indian artists and craftsmen continue to give stone, clay, leather, wood, ivory, the most brilliant shapes and forms as they breathe life into them. Rock solid majestic forts, battle - scarred walls & turrets, beautiful frescoes remind us of the glorious past. India is no doubt the land that has it all, and once you are in India you cannot help enjoying it.
Rajasthan, home of valiant Rajputs, is renowned for its majestic hill top forts and ornamented palaces containing within a complete world of luxury. It is said that Rajasthan houses the largest number of forts in the world. Built by the legendary kings of this desert land, these forts today are great tourist attractions. Some of the major forts and palaces in Rajasthan are Taragarh Fort, Junagarh Fort, Chittorgarh Fort, Amber Fort, Mehran
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