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131. Fatehpur Sikri - It was built in 16th century
April 10, 2013
The monument has mughal architecture. It is a culmination of Muslim and Hindu architecture. It was built in 1569 -85. The mosque here is said to be a copy of Mecca. Fatehpur Sikri is a beautiful ghost city in Agra. It was built in 16th century. Akbar the great found the site. He did not have any he...
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132. Eden Gardens, is the oldest cricket ground in India
April 10, 2013
Eden Gardens is the oldest cricket ground in India, which hosted the very first-cricket match in during 1917-18, The first match held here was a test match against Douglas Jardine`s MCC in January 1934. From then to now the ground hosted over 37 test matches which is maximum in any location in In...
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133. Dal Lake is also ideal for fishing along with water plant harvesting
April 10, 2013
The lake is spread over an area of 26 sq. km. Its length and width are 7.44 kilometres and 3.5 kilometres respectively. The average elevation of the lake is 1,583 metres. The depth of water varies from six metres at its deepest in Nagin Lake to 2.5 metres, the shallowest, at Gagribal. The lake has...
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134. Sukhna Lake - located in Chandigarh
April 10, 2013
At the entrance it displays Edict of the Lake. “The founders of Chandigarh have offered this Chandigarh Lake and dam to the citizens of the new city so that they may escape the humdrum of the city life and enjoy the beauty of nature in peace and silence.” Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh is an artificial ...
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135. Jaisalmer in Rajasthan got its name from this ruler Jaisal
April 10, 2013
The fort stands amidst the golden stretches of Thar Desert on Trikuta Hill. Its massive yellow sandstone walls are a tawny lion colour during the day, fading to honey-gold as the sun sets, thereby camouflaging the fort in the yellow desert. For this reason, it is also known as the ‘Golden Fort’. ...
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136. Howrah Bridge, is officially called as Rabindra Setu
April 10, 2013
Opened to the public in 1943 Howrah Bridge is officially called as Rabindra Setu, named after the Nobel laureate and renowned Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. It is estimated that approximately 150,000 vehicles and 4,000,000 pedestrians use the bridge each day. It's one of the longest bridges of it...
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137. Howrah station - located in the town of Howrah in West Bengal
April 10, 2013
Howrah Railway Station has two adjacent or neighboring terminals namely the old and the new one. The old terminal pays attention to the traveling requirements of the travelers of both South Eastern as well as Eastern Railways. The new one fulfills the travel needs of the South Eastern Railways only....
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138. Enclave of Hazrath Nizamuddin, lies in the heart of New Delhi
April 10, 2013
The principal attraction in Nizamuddin Basti is the Durga of Harath Nizamuddin. It is an important site for pilgrims too. The Durga holds the significant cultural heritage of spirituality and Sufi philosophy. It is defined poetically in the vernacular poetry of Amir Khusrao and Qawwali performances....
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139. Hanging Gardens - Most favored tourist destinations of Mumbai
April 10, 2013
Hanging Gardens in Mumbai is also referred as Pherozeshah Mehta Garden as an honor to its barrister Pherozeshah Mehta. Located on the Malabar Hills, this garden is famous for its wonderful green vegetation and also animal shaped hedges drawing people from all spheres. In addition to fine vegetation,...
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140. Fort William - is a historic monument in Kolkata
April 10, 2013
This fort is named after King William III of England and Ireland. This Fort completed in 1781 is now the Head Quarters of the Eastern Command of the Indian Army and this may be the only Fort in the world from which no gunshot has been fired. Fort William is a historic monument in the heart of the c...
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