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Historical Places Of India

India is a land with a rich and varied history. Many different rulers, dynasties, and empires have fought over and controlled different parts of the Indian subcontinent during its eventful history.

The capital city of Delhi was originally the capital of the Tomara clan in the 11th century A.D and later it became the capital of the Mughals. The city has some of the famous historical monuments; out of which some were built by the Mughals and the Britishers.

The Royal state of Rajasthan offers many grand palaces and forts, which are part of the heritage of India. The capital city of Jaipur is one of the most visited historical places in India. The pink city was built by the astronomer King Sawaii Jai Singh in 1727 and endowed with grand palaces and magnificent forts.

Aurangabad, located in Maharashtra on India's west coast was known for being the capital of the Tughlaq Empire during the reign of Muhammed-bin-Tughlaq.Devagiri Fort is a known historical monument situated in Aurangabad.The city is close to the cave temples of Ajanta and Ellora which form very important historical places in India.

Different empires, kings and colonial powers over time, have ruled India. Many of these different ruling powers have left behind enduring memories of their time in power. These memories can be seen in the forts, palaces, tombs and other monuments, in cities, towns and historical places across India.

India has a rich and deep historical background. Each and every stone in India has a story to tell about its past. India historical tourism sites is a timeless sojourn back in the by lanes of the time to unravel the untold mysteries of the past and explore the rare jewels of the glorious past of India. Historical tourism will help you get to know about India from the very beginning and the splendor that this country once enjoyed. India has been ruled by many indigenous dynasties that have contributed a lot in growth of its rich culture and heritage. Due to the strategic positioning, various topographic features, fertile alluvial plains, long flowing rivers and six different seasons, India has been a source of constant attractions for the foreigners who have sometimes conquered it and at others made it their permanent abode. There are major historical places are below:-

Agra:- The city of Agra is known to be in existence since the period of Mahabharata when it was known as Agravan and believed to be the part of the Brij-Bhoomi. Made the capital cities by Raja Badal Singh, Sikander Lodi and Babur, the city rise to fame only after the Mughal Emperor Akbar ruled from here.

Bodhgaya:- Bodhgaya is the place where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment under the papal tree and became 'The Buddha' or 'The Enlightened One'. 13 km from Gaya in Bihar, Bodhgaya is the place where the birth of Buddhism took place. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Mahabodhi Tree, Vajrasana, Ancient Railing, Lotus Tank, Chankaramana, Animeshlochana and Ratnagar to learn the real grandeur of the city.

Delhi:- Delhi has traveled a long way since it became the capital of the Pandavas becoming the capital of India eight times. If you pass through the city, you will come across various monuments big and small, some in good condition while some dilapidated, that will remind you about the glory royalty that once this city has seen.

Jaipur:- Jaipur is the brainchild of the Kachhwaha King, Sawai Jai Singh who came up with the idea to build the first planned city of India in 1713 AD. His ideas were effectively complimented by a very talented Bengali architect, Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, who planned the city on the basis of the principles laid down in ancient Indian treatise on architecture, Shilpa Shastra and ancient Indian science of architecture, Vastu Shastra.

There is lots of places in india is a historical values.

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