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Taj Mahal
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Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal, Agra. Built in 1634 CE by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahall.
Mandu - City of Joy
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Mandu - City of Joy

The city of Mandu is situated about 35 km from Dhar in the Madhya Pradesh region of northern-central India. Most of the city's monuments date to the 15th and 16th century CE. The city is located on a hill which rises 633 m above the sea level...
Royal Women in the Mughal Empire
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Royal Women in the Mughal Empire

It was not only the Mughal emperors that left an indelible mark in the history of the Indian subcontinent but also the queens and princesses. The latter's contributions to art, architecture, literature, cuisine, refinement, and administrative...
Mumtaz Mahal
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Mumtaz Mahal

A 19th-century illustration showing a seated Queen Mumtaz Mahal (1593-1631), wife of Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658), emperor of the Mughal Empire. Shah Jahan famously built the Taj Mahal for Mumtaz Mahal.
Jahaz Mahal, Mandu
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Jahaz Mahal, Mandu

The Jahaz Mahal (built in the late 15th Century CE) in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh.
Hindola Mahal, Mandu
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Hindola Mahal, Mandu

The Hindola Mahal, built c. 15th Century CE. Mandu, Madhya Pradesh.
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
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Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Mehrauli Archaeological Park is situated in Delhi, just beside the Qutb Complex (historically Mehrauli was the first of the seven cities of Delhi). Spanning an area of more than 200 acres (80 ha), the site displays the rich heritage of India...
9 Maps on Indian History
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9 Maps on Indian History

In this gallery, we examine the Indian subcontinent through nine maps to illustrate the region's history and rich tapestry of diverse cultures, civilizations, and pivotal events spanning millennia. The Vedic period established the groundwork...
The Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah: A Daughter's Tribute
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The Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah: A Daughter's Tribute

Across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, lies the first mausoleum constructed by a Mughal Empress, for her parents. In 2019, in partnership with the Archaeological Survey of India, WMF celebrated the completion of a conservation...
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (UNESCO/NHK)
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Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (UNESCO/NHK)

This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal. Source...
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