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:: Agra
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Agra - The city known for the famous monument of love - the Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal was constructed by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jehan. It is said he built this monument in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is ethereal at any part of the day - blushing in the rosy glow of dawn or sunset , appearing like a pearly mirage in the moonlight or reflected in the pools of the garden. Perhaps the most moving view of the Taj is from an octagonal tower in the Agra Fort further along the river Yamuna. more...
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:: Jaipur
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The Rose Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), is the capital of Rajasthan.
It is a major attraction for the first-time visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose pink colour, lending enchantment to the scene, which is almost magical at sunset. more...
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Situated on the west bank of the river Yamuna, Mathura and its surrounding region, popularly known as Brij Bhoomi, are important places of pilgrimage. The birth of lord Krishna (1500 BC) gave the city its sanctity.
In ancient times, it was a cultural centre of much renowned fame and received great stimulus under Ashoka, in the spheres of sculpture and architecture. Later, Kanishka made it the capital of his eastern empire and the city became an important centre of trade, learning, arts and culture. more...
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:: Vrindavan
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This is Braj Bhumi – the land where Lord Krishna was born and spent his youth.
Mathura and Vrindavan are still alive with the Krishna legend, and still sway in fascination
to the tune of his flute. Mathura, otherwise a dusty hamlet on the bank of the river Yamuna, was transformed into a place of light after Krishna was born here. And Vrindavan stands apart in Indian mythology as the place where Krishna spent most of his childhood, serenading his gopis one moment, and slaying demons the
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:: Gwalior
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The ancient capital of Gwalior is steeped in the splendor of its past A multitude of reigning dynasties, of the great Rajput clans of the Pratiharas, Kachwahas and Tomars have left indelible etchings of their rule in this city of palaces, temples and monuments.
The magnificent mementoes of a glorious past have been preserved with care , giving Gwalior a unique and timeless appeal. more...
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:: Bharatpur
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In 1733 AD, Raja Badan Singh 's adopted son, Suraj Mal had shown signs of promise, when he captured the fort of Bharatpur from Khemkaran, the rival chief, whom he killed and thus laid the foundation of Bharatpur City. more...
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:: Banaras
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City of many names, Banaras as it is most commonly called, was officially renamed in 1956 as Varanasi, a name from antiquity. It was first known as Kashi, the city of light, when it was the capital of the kingdom of the same name about 500 BC. more...
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:: Khajuraho
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| The 9th to 12th century temples of Khajuraho is the evidences of the architectural geniuses during the times of Chandela dynasty. Situated in Madhya Pradesh, India, Khajuraho oozes with passion, eroticism, dance and music and other finesses of creative arts depicted in sculpture and images of the temples. more... |
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:: Fatehpur Sikri
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37 kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone and is called Fatehpur Sikri. This town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. He had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city. After this within 20 years, the capital of Mughals was shifted to Lahore. more...
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