THE EPIC TOURIST PLACE IN INDIA

Introduction

India is a country of many faces. It's home to the world's largest democracy and one of the oldest civilizations on earth, but it also boasts some of the most stunning natural beauty in all of Asia. In this article, we'll look at some of India's top tourist destinations and what makes them worth visiting.

India has been inhabited since at least 7000 BC and has been ruled by many different empires throughout its history: The Mughals who ruled from 1526 until 1857; The British East India Company (1757-1858); The British Raj (1858-1947) which ended with India gaining independence from Great Britain in 1947 after World War II ended; And finally today where we see modern day India thriving as an economic powerhouse within Asia while still maintaining its ancient traditions and customs that make it so unique among nations around the globe.

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal, located in Agra and built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz Mahal, is one of the most famous structures in the world. The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1632 and took 22 years to complete. It's considered one of India's greatest architectural achievements and has become an icon for India's rich cultural heritage.

The city of Agra itself is also worth visiting for its many other attractions such as Fatehpur Sikri (a former capital), Agra Fort (an old fortress) and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb (also known as Baby Taj).

Golden Temple

The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, is located in Amritsar (Punjab) and is one of the most important Sikh shrines. It was built by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in 1577 and was completed by his son Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. The temple's name comes from its gold plated dome which reflects sunlight onto all four sides of the structure during sunrise or sunset.

The significance of this place cannot be overstated; it is where Guru Gobind Singh Ji spent his last days before heading to Nanded where he would eventually die while fighting against Mughal forces that were trying to capture him. The site has been visited by many pilgrims throughout history including Queen Victoria herself!

Red Fort

The Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most famous monuments in Delhi. Located near the banks of Yamuna River, this fort was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648. The palace complex consists of several buildings including Diwan-e-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-e-Khas (Hall of Private Audience) and Rang Mahal (Palace of Colors).

The Red Fort has been home to many important events in Indian history such as coronations and marriages among others. It also houses some rare paintings that depict scenes from Hindu mythology like Ramayana and Mahabharata

India Gate

India Gate

Located in Delhi, India Gate is a war memorial that commemorates the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during World War I and II. The monument was constructed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, two British architects who designed many other famous monuments in India such as Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House), Viceroy's House (now known as Rashtrapati Niwas) and Jantar Mantar observatory complex. The structure itself is built from red sandstone with white marble accents on its columns and walls; it measures 50 meters high with a base diameter of 17 meters at its widest point.

The main archway has four statues standing atop it: George V facing northward towards Afghanistan; George VI facing southward towards Burma; Queen Elizabeth II facing eastward towards China; King Edward VII facing westward towards Nepal/Afghanistan border

Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar is a tower in Delhi, India. It was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 AD. The tower has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in India.

The Qutub Minar stands tall at 72 meters (236 feet) and has five story with red sandstone plaques on each story that tell stories about Islam's victory over Hinduism and Buddhism. There are also inscriptions from various other religions including Jainism, Christianity and Zoroastrianism on these plaques which were added later when the monument was repaired after an earthquake damaged it in 1835 CE.

Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located in the state of Maharashtra. They are World Heritage Sites, which means they have been recognized by UNESCO as places that have cultural or natural importance. These caves were carved out between 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE. They were used for meditation by Buddhist monks during this time period because they were isolated from society and had a peaceful atmosphere where people could practice their religion without being bothered by anyone else.

Humayun's Tomb

Humayun's Tomb is a mausoleum that was built in 1570 by the Mughal emperor Humayun. It is located in New Delhi, India and has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The tomb was built over the remains of an older one-story structure known as "Khas Mahal" or "Tomb of the Princesses". The main structure consists of a tall central dome with four smaller domes at each corner topped by chhatris (pavilions). The central tomb chamber houses the cenotaphs for Humayun and his wife Hamida Banu Begum who died in 1562 during childbirth; their actual graves are located outside on either side.

The site also includes other buildings such as:

Akbar's tomb (1569), which was originally intended to be used by both Humayun and his father but only saw use by Akbar before being converted into a mosque after his death;

Sikandar Lodi's tomb (1509);

Sher Shah Suri's tomb (1538);

Bara Gumbad ("Big Dome")(1528), which was originally constructed by Sultan Husain Shah Suri but later taken over by Sher Shah Suri who added another story onto it;