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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 various rulers and dynasties left behind their
legacy in the form of grand monuments and buildings, in
different historical places in India.
Most of India's cities have a history worth exploring,
for the tales of the past are truly fascinating. The
various monuments including palaces, forts, victory
pillars and tombs in different historical places in
India, tell glorious stories of India's fascinating
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. Red Fort, Jama
Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhawan, and
Parliament House are the main monuments in Delhi,
depicting its ancient history. Monuments of Prithviraj
Chauhan, the Lodi Tombs, and the Siri Fort of Allauddin
Khilji are some of the other monuments that you can see
on your tour to Delhi. Neighboring Delhi is the city of
Agra well known as the imperial capital of the Mughal
Empire. City of Agra got its real grace during the reign
of Shah Jahan. In 1631,the Mughal ruler built the
beautiful mausoleum of Taj Mahal, in the memory of his
consort Mumtaz Mahal. The monument is still an
inspiration for true lovers. The historical city of Agra
also has many other Mughal monuments like the Agra Fort,
the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, and Akbar's fort at
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