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Tag Archives: Indian Architecture
Hawa Mahal
Regarded as one of the iconic symbols of the state of Rajasthan, the Hawa Mahal – Palace of Winds – sits peacefully in the centre of the busy city of Jaipur. Built as an extension to the women’s chambers of … Continue reading
Posted in Palaces, Recent Posts
Tagged Harem, Hawa Mahal, India, Indian Architecture, Mughal, Palaces, Rajasthan
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Indian Art and Culture
The area that includes the vast country of India and its neighbours (Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka) is often called the Indian subcontinent. This area forms a triangle of land, or peninsula, that juts out into the sea. Within … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged Ancient Civilizations, Buddhist stupas, Culture and Heritage of India, Customs and Culture of India, India's Art and culture, India's Culture, Indian Architecture, Indian Arts, Indian Culture, Kajuraho, Kashmir Shawls, Maharajahs’ Palaces, Mughal architecture, Mughal Miniatures, Tanjore Paintings
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Taj Mahal – Agra, India
Mark Twain called it ‘that soaring bubble of marble.’ For Rudyard Kipling, it was ‘the Ivory Gate through which all good dreams come.’ But for Shah Jahan, the 17th century Mughal Emperor who built the Taj Mahal in Agra, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Agra, India, Indian Architecture, Islamic Architecture, Mausoleum, Mughal, Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal, UNESCO, World Heritage Sites
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