The Cellular Jail (known as Kala Pani) was a colonial prison built in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, between 1896 and 1906.The structure of the jail consisted of seven wings (3-storey high), made of bricks brought all the way from Burma. These wings intersected in the middle at a tower, which was used for […]
The Pancha Rathas, also known as the Pandav Rathas of Mahabalipuram, were built in Tamil Nadu, India, in the late 7th century AD.A fine example of monolith Indian rock-cut architecture, the structures are like no other in the history of Indian architecture. An innovation of Narsimhavarman-I, the five monuments in the complex resemble chariots that
The Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, commonly referred to as Jama Masjid, was built in Delhi, India, between 1644 and 1656. Built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid is a beautiful monument built in red sandstone and white marble. The Masjid has three great arches, four towers, three domes and two minarets that are 40 metres
The Gateway of India is a monument that was built on the waterfront in Mumbai, India, between 1914 and 1924. The Gateway of India was initially a crude jetty used by fishermen, until the British renovated it and used it for important dignitaries. 26 metres in height, the monument is a reinforced concrete and yellow
Humayun’s Tomb is the Tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in Delhi, India, between 1569 and 1572. Humayun’s Tomb was the first garden-tomb to be built on the Indian subcontinent. Built in red sandstone and white marble, the tomb comprises eight-sided chambers that represent the Islamic concept of paradise. The entire complex represents Central Asian
The Charminar is a monument and mosque built in Hyderabad, India, in 1591 AD. The Charminar is a square structure made of granite, limestone and pulverized marble. At each of the four corners stands a minaret 56 metres in height with a double balcony. It is believed that the monument was built to commemorate the
The Ajanta Caves are Buddhist cave monuments built in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, between the 2nd century BC and 480/650 AD.A group of 30 odd caves that can rise as high as 76 metres, with rock-cut style of architecture; the Ajanta Caves are rich with paintings and sculptures with illustrations from the Jataka Tales and figures
The Elephanta Caves are a network of carved caves built on Elephanta Island, in the Mumbai Harbour, India, between the 5th and the 8th century. Comprising of two groups of caves made in a rock-cut architectural style, the caves are carved from solid basalt rock. The first 5 caves are dedicated to Lord Shiva, one
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Khajuraho is a group of Hindu and Jain temples built in Madhya Pradesh, India, mostly between 900 and 1130 AD. Khajuraho temples comprise 20 existing temples spread across 6 square km near water. The Hindi mandala design principle of square and circles is present in the temple-layout. Dedicated to different deities, these temples are representative
The Lal Qila or Red Fort was built in Delhi, India, in 1648. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan constructed the Lal Qila, and it stayed as the residence for Mughal Emperors for almost 200 years. Built in red sandstone, the fort represents the epitome of Mughal architecture with strong reflections of Timurid and Persian traditions.
The Qutub Minar is a brick minaret built in Delhi, India, in 1200 AD to 1220 AD. Made of red sandstone and marble, the Qutub Minar is a complex tapering tower. The Qutub Minar is nearly 73 metres high and tapers from a 15-metre diameter base to a mere 2.5 metres at the top. Initially,
The Stupa of Sanchi was built in the town of Sanchi, in Madhya Pradesh, India, between the 3rd century BC and the 12th century AD.The oldest stone structure in India, the Stupa is known as an extraordinary work of the Buddhist art and architecture. The Stupa is a dome-like structure measuring approximately 12.29 metres in
The Thiruvalluvar Statue is a stone sculpture built in Tamil Nadu, India, between 1990 and 2000. The statue is a monument of a Tamil poet and philosopher of the same name, built in stone upon a small island near the southernmost tip of the Indian sub-continent. 29 metres in height, the statue stands upon an
The Erawan Museum was built in Samut Prakan, in Thailand, in 2000. The Erawan Museum is named after the enormous 29-metre high copper structure of a three-headed elephant, Airavat (known as Erawan, in Thailand). The museum is divided into three floors, the underworld, earth and heaven, based on Hindu mythology. Amazing Fact: While the lower