Being an ancient country, India is really a country of monuments. Similar to the number, the variety is also varied in each and every sense. All in all these monuments spell the real colours of India and carry its very essence. However, many incomparable monuments that form a vital part India's historical heritage are, the epitome of endless love - Taj Mahal, the Axis of Islam - Qutub Minar, the pride of free India - Red Fort, the Chariot temple from the Sun God -Konark, the mighty Mughal citadel - Agra Fort, the glorious island caveland of Lord Shiva - Elephanta; the cave site of several Chaityas and Viharas - Ajanta, the grand memorial of the Emperor - Humayun's tomb and last although not the least, the forgotten walled town of Fatehpur Sikri.
Khajuraho Temple
It is the amazing Historical Monuments in India. Khajuraho, the ancient Kharjjuravahaka, was the principal seat of authority of the Chandella rulers who adorned it with numerous tanks, scores of lofty temples of sculptural grace and architectural splendour. The local tradition lists eighty-five temples but now only twenty-five are standing examples in various stages of preservation. But for Chausath-Yogini, Brahma and Mahadeva which are of granite, all the other temples are of fine grained sandstone, buff, pink or pale yellow in colour. The Lakshmana temple dedicated to Vishnu built byYasovarman (AD 954), is an ornate and evolved example.
Sun temple
Konark is the Kainapara of the Periplus an important port of the Orissan coast. The most notable marvel is the stately Sun Temple, built in c. AD 1250, during the reign of the Eastern Ganga King Narasimhadeva-I, to enshrine an image of Sun (Arka), the patron deity of the place.
Taj Mahal
The symbol of eternal Love. Crown of Palaces. The biggest wonder of the world Taj Mahal in agra is the major Historical Monuments of India. Located on the riverside Yamuna, white marble structure, Taj Mahal attracts millions of tourists from India and overseas. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983. The white marble masterpiece is considered the most important and finest example of Islamic Architecture in the world.Go for taj mahal cultural tour.
Qutub Minar
One of the biggest examples of the Delhi Sultanate monumental legacy is the Qutub Temple Complex. Although modeled as a classical Minar or tower from which the Muzzin calls the faithful prayers, the Qutub Minar was a symbolic rather than a functional structure.
Red Fort
The red sandstone edifice is not just a major attraction of India's Independence Day celebrations, but is one of the major Mughal structures built by Emperor Shah Jahan within the walled city of Old Delhi.
