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Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
The site contains a vast undiscovered archaeological, historical and living cultural heritage set in a magnificent landscape, including prehistoric (Chrysocolla) sites, hill forts of early Hindu capitals and remains of the 16th century capital of Gujarat. The site also includes remains of fortifications, palaces, religious buildings, residential areas, agricultural buildings and water facilities dating from the 8th to the 14th centuries. The Kalikamata Temple on top of Pavagadh Hill is considered an important holy site and attracts large numbers of pilgrims throughout the year. The site is the only intact and unaltered pre-Islamic Mughal city.
Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta
Thatta was the capital of three dynasties and later ruled by the Mughal emperors of Delhi. From the 14th to the 18th century, Thatta was continuously renovated. The ruins of the city and its cemeteries show the unique civilization of Sindh.
Red Fort Complex
The Red Fort complex is the palace-fortress of Shahjahanabad, the new capital of India's fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. Named for its massive red sandstone enclosure, the Red Fort adjoins an even older fort, Salimgarh Fort, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546. The private apartments consist of a row of pavilions connected by a continuous water channel known as the Nahr-i-Behisht (Stream of Paradise). The Red Fort is considered to represent the pinnacle of Mughal creativity, which was taken to a new level of sophistication under Shah Jahan's rule. The planning of the palace is based on Islamic prototypes, but each pavilion displays architectural elements typical of Mughal architecture, reflecting a fusion of Persian, Timurid and Hindu traditions. The innovative planning and architectural style of the Red Fort, including the design of its gardens, had a strong influence on later buildings and gardens in Rajasthan, Delhi, Agra and further afield.
Rohtas Fort
After defeating the Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1541, Sher Shah Suri built a strong fortification at Rohtas, a strategic location in present-day northern Pakistan. The fortification has never been captured and remains intact to this day. The main part of the fortification is a massive 4-kilometer-long wall, which is lined with bastions and has huge doorways. Rohtas Fort, also known as Qila Rohtas, is an example of early Muslim military architecture in Central and South Asia.
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
These two are masterpieces of the glorious Mughal civilization period, which reached its peak during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. The fort contains marble palaces and mosques, decorated with mosaics and gilding. Built on three-tiered platforms near the city of Lahore, these gorgeous gardens, complete with huts, waterfalls and large ornamental ponds, are unmatched in their elegance.
Red Fort Complex
The Red Fort complex is the palace-fortress of Shahjahanabad, the new capital of India's fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. Named for its massive red sandstone enclosure, the Red Fort adjoins an even older fort, Salimgarh Fort, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546. The private apartments consist of a row of pavilions connected by a continuous water channel known as the Nahr-i-Behisht (Stream of Paradise). The Red Fort is considered to represent the pinnacle of Mughal creativity, which was taken to a new level of sophistication under Shah Jahan's rule. The planning of the palace is based on Islamic prototypes, but each pavilion displays architectural elements typical of Mughal architecture, reflecting a fusion of Persian, Timurid and Hindu traditions. The innovative planning and architectural style of the Red Fort, including the design of its gardens, had a strong influence on later buildings and gardens in Rajasthan, Delhi, Agra and further afield.
Agra Fort
Near the Taj Mahal Gardens stands the Red Fort of Agra, an important 16th-century Mughal monument. This majestic red sandstone fortress has 2.5 km of walls and houses the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It includes many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Palace built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri (City of Victory) was founded by Emperor Akbar in the second half of the 16th century and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire for only about 10 years. The city contains numerous monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, including the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India.