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India is the largest democracy of the world. It has a rich culture that dates back to centuries. It has seen many civilizations come and go. It has diverse people, many tribes, thousands of languages and too many customs to talk about.
It has some magnificent works of art and architecture and the majestic Himalayas- the roof the world. India is amazing because it's the true example of unity with diversity. If you are planning a vacation, paying a visit to India will be a revelation. You must visit these five extraordinary places in India. The first place to visit is the Taj Mahal- the 7th wonder of the world. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1630. This masterpiece was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal the wife of Shah Jahan. The entire tomb is made out of marble and it took 22 years to materialize this dream. The emperor engaged approximately 20,000 workers to work on it. This monument of love will leave you awestruck in a clear moonlit night. See the ruins of history at Hampi- the capital of Vijaynagar (14th century) one of the greatest empires of the Hindu dynasty. The landscape of Hampi (about 25kms in area) spreads out as if to tell a tale of events that occurred. Hampi is sure to captivate you with its raw beauty and about 500 ancient monuments. India is known as the land of Kama Sutra and you'll find the proof at the Khajuraho Temples. This place has erotic sculptures depicting sex and sexuality. They represent the celebration of the union of love and worship. The carvings in these temples of Khajuraho are well detailed and also depict various traditions of India. The beauty of this place will not let you leave. The Ajanta and Ellora- these are the astonishing rock cut caves in the state of Maharashtra. There are 34 such caves at Ellora dated from 6th to 11th century AD. And, 29 caves at Ajanta from 2nd century AD to 11th century BC. These caves were made by using only two instruments- the hammer and the chisel. Tha Ajanta caves have display of beautiful paintings and sculpture whereas Ellora has amazing architecture. These caves are a complete treat, especially for the art lovers. At last, make sure that you pay a visit to Fatehpur Sikri- the capital of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. It is made out of red sand stone. This place has all the institutions of the Mughal Empire. It is also known as the first planned city of the Mughal Empire. However, they abandoned the city soon after 16 years due to shortage of water supply. This is a splendid exhibition of the Mughal culture and architecture- which is considered the forte of the Mughals. This city is now deserted with a terrifying silence. Go and visit these places when in India and they will not cease to surprise you. Related Articles
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