Indian Historical Places

There are several places of historical importance in India. Every state of this country has inherited some or the other memorabilia in the form of a historical monument, fort, park, or any other place that has now become a major tourist attraction. Charminar is one such place which stands apart with its design and structure in Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh. Charminar was built in 1591 A.D by then ruler Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, a ruler of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty. Surrounded by a river bank on the east, market area in the northeast and a mosque on the west, Charminar is now a bustling place with lots of activities taking place due to the footfalls of visitors and the vendors who are constantly trying to sell something or the other to the people passing by. Charminar derives its name from Urdu language. Char means four and Minar means tower. The story goes that Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah prayed and pledged that when the epidemic of plague is over, he will buil...

India has always been in limelight for the deep rooted belief of its citizens in religion and spirituality. This inclination of the people is evident from the various temples that were constructed in the ancient period and the recent past as well. While many other ancient structures such as forts, palaces. etc., have been abandoned, the ancient temples are still operational. One such ancient temple that has always been a centre of religious and spiritual pursuits of the devotees is the Chennakesava Temple in the state of Karnataka. Location Chennakesava Temple is located on the bank of Yagachi River in the city of Belur. History This historical temple was constructed during the reign of Vishnuvardhana, an emperor of the Hoysala Dynasty in the early years of the 12th century. Several reasons are cited behind the construction of this temple. A group of experts suggests that the temple signifies the success of Vishnuvardhana as an emperor, while another body of scholars says that...

Most of the tourist destinations gain popularity because they are very different in their appearance and characteristics from a metropolitan city. Though human population and commercial establishments may be found at these tourist destinations, they still gain popularity because visitors find a much needed solace in these places, which is impossible to find in the urban landscape. There are many such places in the state of Maharashtra that provide relief and relaxation to the people and an experience of getting up, close and personal with the nature. One such place is Lonavla, a hill station located close to Mumbai and Pune, the two major metropolitan centres of the state. Location Lonavla is located in Pune district at a distance of 64 kilometres from downtown Pune and 96 kilometres from Mumbai. History In the ancient period, Yadava Dynasty ruled over Lonavla and adjoining area, followed by the Mughal emperors. The main reason why they chose to keep this area under their kingdo...