Shreyanka Agarwal
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About Taj Mahal in Agra
The Taj Mahal 'Crown of the Palace', originally the Rauza-i-munawwara is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.
By Shreyanka Agarwal3 years ago in Wander
India's first sea bridge
Pamban Bridge is a railway bridge which connects the town of Mandapam in mainland India with Pamban Island, and Rameswaram. Opened on 24 February 1914, it was India's first sea bridge, and was the longest sea bridge in India until the opening of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in 2010. The rail bridge is, for the most part, a conventional bridge resting on concrete piers, but has a double-leaf bascule section midway, which can be raised to let ships and barges pass through. Until 1988, the Pamban bridge was the only surface transport that connected Tamil Nadu's island of Rameswaram to the mainland. In December 2018, the bascule of this bridge was damaged, which suspended transportation on the bridge for 3 months. Rail movement was again restored on 27 February 2019.
By Shreyanka Agarwal3 years ago in Wander
Historical places in Jhansi
Orchha is a town of great historical significance. Located in the heart of Madhya Pradesh and on the realms of Betwa river, this small town, attracts several tourists from all across the world. The aesthetic amalgamation of luxury and the bliss of nature makes Orchha one of the best place for leisure and amusement. Orchha has a relaxing aura unlike other major cities of India. Tourists flocking to Orchha, club their visit here with a trip to Jhansi (16 km away) or to Khajuraho (170 Km away). Orchha still holds the grandeur of a princely town.
By Shreyanka Agarwal3 years ago in Wander