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    HISTORY OF THE SHAHEED MINAR KOLKATA. Located at the very heart of   Kolkata , the 158-foot high,and 48 mtr.hight. pristine white Shaheed Minar has remained a landmark monument for over a century and a half. Its characteristic design and size has drawn the attention of many, including Mark Twain who dubbed it the ‘cloud kissing monument. ’ However, the structure’s history remains just as interesting as its architecture.   Constructed in 1848 as a tribute to Major-General Sir David  Ochterlony, commander of the  British East India Company , the tower was initially known as the Ochterlony Monument.  The structure sought to celebrate his defense of British occupied territory in the Indian subcontinent against the Marathas and other regional armies.  However, in 1969, decades after India gained  independence, the monument was rededicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Indian freedom movement.  It was then re...

Chand Minar Chand Minar is at  Daulatabad.  It was built in the Turkish style in 1435 by Ala-ud-din   Bahmani   to celebrate his occupation of the fort. This minaret is an outstanding example of Islamic art. This 30-  metre    high tower is divided into four  storeys.   It has 24 chambers and a small mosque at its base. It is covered with the Persian blue tiles that make the   Chand Minar   outstanding. Path passes bastions; studded gates, a drawbridge and the Chini Mahal, where Abdul  Hasan Tana     Shah, the last King of Golconda, was imprisoned in 1687 for 13 years are the important attractions of the tomb. There is also a 6.6m long   ' Kila Shikan'    (Fort Breaker) iron cannon on the bastion. There are 100-steps stairs that lead to the  'Baradari'    (pavilion) at the end of the tunnel inside the citadel. This pavilion is said to be the palace of th...

THE Story of Chor Minar .. If you think that this must be the Char Minar which has probably been misspelt, you are in for a surprise. This really is the Chor Minar of Delhi. The story behind this historical place is as bizarre as the name itself. Chor Minar, quite literally “the tower of thieves” served as a podium to display the severed heads of the thieves. This spooky tradition was followed during the reign of the Khiljis to deter the practice of theft in the empire. Situated in the posh area of Hauz Khas, this unique minaret was built in  century by the   the 13th barbarian ruler Alauddin Khilji. Amidst lush greenery, the tower stands right in the centre of a platform, with arched recesses. On the east, a passage paves way to a spiral staircase that leads to the top. The most astonishing feature of this structure is the presence of around 225 holes in the wall. Legend has it that the heads of the slaughtered thieves that were c aught under Ala...

HISTORY OF  Sargasuli  MINAR   HISTORY SARAGSULI MINAR ISAR LAT JAIPUR. At a distance of 5 km from Jaipur Junction Railway Station, Sargasuli Tower or Isar Lat is situated near the Tripolia Gate of City Palace in Jaipur. Sargasuli Tower is known as Tower of Heaven. It was built in 1749 by King Ishwari Singh after his victory over Raja Madho Singh . This tower has been constructed following the rules of Vaastushaastra . It also severed as a watch tower for the palace.   The Sargasuli Tower is the tallest historical building in Jaipur. This seven story minaret was based on Qutub Minar and Kirti Stambha of Chittaurgarh. The dividers of the tower are composed in superb cross section work which offers air and light to the whole structure. The entry of the tower is through a small door, entering by which visitors can see a beautiful round gallery that spirals upwards towards the mouth of the building. Every floor of Sargasuli Tower has a door which...

HISTORY OF CHARMINAR     After a long time I come back with beautiful post on   History of Charminar . Here in I will tell you historical importance of   charminar   as well as why it is famous in Hyderabad. Let us start with Where Charmina r is located? Char minar is most famous     Historical place of Hyderabad   and Andhra pradesh.  We can say there is equal importance of Charminar  as Taj mahal in agra and eiffel tower in paris. Even Charminar is included in top 10 historical places of India. It's English name is a translation of two words "char" and "minar" which is four towers. Now Let us talk about Some History of Char minar.          First let me tell you that   who built charminar   and when?  the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the Charminar in1591 century. After Shifting His capital from golkunda to Hyderabad He ...

Qutub Minar History Qutub Minar or minaret was constructed in 1192 by   Qutab-ud-din Aibak , and later  completed by his successor Iltutmish. The soaring conical tower is an exquisite  example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture. Qutub Minar is a World Heritage Site and has survived the ravages of time  impressively. The Minar of Delhi is surrounded by a lush green garden, which is an  ideal leisurely place for visitors. Qutab Minar is the favourite destination of  tourists. It is India's most visited monument attracting around 3.9 million visitors every year. Each of the 5 storeys and tower of Qutub Minar has unique designs. It was hit by lightening couple of times and was damaged. The subsequent rulers  repaired it. Thus it is standing mightily as it was before till date.

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