30 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Jagdish Temple, Udaipur – Timings, Entry fees & Architecture

Jagdish temple is a large Hindu temple and one of the major attractions in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651 dedicated to Lord Vishnu.   Jagdish Temple is another marvelous structure built by the Mewar Dynasty. Moreover, the dome of the temple is designed with different sculptures ...

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30 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Fateh Sagar Lake Udaipur – Timings, Boating, Direction, Things to do

Fateh Sagar Lake is an artificial lake located in the beautiful city of Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar in 1680s.   Moreover, this lake is one of the four lakes of the city: Lake Pichola, Udai Sagar Lake and Dhebar Lake. The lake also comprises of three ...

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30 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Is Egypt Safe to Travel? – Crime Rate, Role of Govt. & Media *Updated*

Is Egypt  Safe to Travel? Are you planning a trip to Egypt? Confused whether it is safe or not? Well, let me help you out.   I understand that through news and magazines some people feel that Egypt is an unsafe country. But that is not true. Your trip to Egypt will change this perception. ...

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30 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Egyptian Perfume: Ancient Egyptian Oils | History and Its Uses

Who doesn’t like to smell good? I don’t! Everyone likes to be around people who smell good. No one likes filthy smells. Perfume or any kind of fragrance is just a step further towards cleanliness.   You must be wondering why I am talking about perfume and fragrances suddenly? Well, I was just going through ...

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30 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

A Visit to Nubian Village on Elephantine Island – Nubian Village Tour

Nubian Village also known as Elephantine Island is one of the most colourful places you will ever visit!   Dipping into the Nile River, talking to amazing people, enjoying delicious food, exploring the fascinating history and witnessing the colourful haven of painted houses is seriously a delight that you don’t want to miss! Located along ...

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30 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Travel along the Nile River, Egypt | Nile River Cruises

Known as the Father of African Rivers, Nile River is the longest river in the world. It is about 6,853 km (4,258 miles) in length. That’s really long!!   To my surprise, Nile River covers for about ELEVEN COUNTRIES namely, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, ...

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30 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Luxor Temple, Egypt | Facts, Information, Architecture, Images

The Luxor temple is one of the largest religious buildings in the Egyptian history constructed approximately 1400 BCE. Amenhotep III, pharaoh or king of the 18th dynasty built this temple along with Tutankhamun and Ramses II.   Did You Know?  In Egyptian language, the temple is called ipet resyt, meaning ‘the southern sanctuary”. Luxor temple ...

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30 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Uncover the Mystery behind The Library of Alexandria (Article)

Library of Alexandria has been one of the largest libraries of the ancient world. People believed that it was destroyed in a huge fire some 2000 years back and the vast collection of scrolls and manuscripts were destroyed with it. I want to believe this but i can’t. How does it suddenly got burnt. Do ...

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30 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Guide to Khan El-Khalili Market, Egypt | True Egyptian Culture

Are you a true shopaholic? That is probably why you clicked on this blog.   In the world of shopping lovers, more is less i.e. how much you buy but still it seems less. Right? I hope you agree on that. That is why today we are going to talk about one the famous and ...

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28 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Karnak Temple Egypt | Ancient temple complex site

Karnak Temple, a fascinating maze of amazement is really a place you should never miss! You need one full day to spend at the temple. It is so huge that it literally took a long time for me to complete the tour of the temple.   It is so magical just to wander through it ...

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28 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Places to Visit in Hurghada, Egypt – Tourist tips, things to do, and more!

Who doesn’t like to spend their holidays in a beautiful coastal resort? Almost everyone likes it, including me!   In the first place, Hurghada is the perfect destination for you to spend your holidays this year. Moreover, Hurghada provides you with all Places to Visit in Hurghada that you are looking for. Beautiful beaches, dive ...

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27 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

City Palace Udaipur | City Palace Museum – Timings, Sound & Light Show

The magnificent City Palace in Udaipur showcases the entire splendor that Mewar Dynasty enjoyed centuries ago and it is still as majestic.   In addition, it is a vast palace complex located on the banks of Lake Pichola in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan and has various palaces built within its complex.   The construction ...

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27 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

An Insider’s Guide to The Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Have heard about the very famous Pyramids of Giza, their majestic history and architecture from relevant sources? Want to know more? Read this blog and get familiar with the Pyramids before boarding a flight to Egypt.   Pyramids of Giza located on the west bank of river Nile on the outskirts of Cairo is very ...

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27 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Egyptian Pyramids – HISTORY Of Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Want to know History of Pyramids? How they came into existence?   Don’t urge to read an entire thesis? Then read this blog. It will briefly explain how they came into the picture of Egyptian history.   As we know, Egyptian civilisation is known to be one of the richest and powerful civilisations in the world. Also, ...

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27 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Increase in Fuel Price Affecting Tourism in Egypt

Egypt Raises FUEL PRICES up to 50%   The people of Egypt are in great shock after an increase in fuel prices by up to 50 percent. This action has been taken in order to meet the $12 billion IMF (International Monetary Fund) loan. This announcement took place on last Thursday, June 29 in Cairo. ...

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27 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Places to Visit in Bikaner – Major Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing

Bikaner is a beautiful city located in the colourful state of Rajasthan. Moreover, it was formerly known as the capital of princely state of Bikaner, Rao Bika founded this city in 1486. However, from such small origins it has developed into the fourth largest city in Rajasthan.   The city of Bikaner celebrates its foundation day ...

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25 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Ashram in Rishikesh – Parmarth Niketan Ashram | Yoga & Meditation

Famous Ashram in Rishikesh known as Parmarth Niketan Ashram is an ashram located in Rishikesh, Uttrakhand, India. It is particularly located in the lap of Himalayas, near the banks of river Ganga.   Pujya Swami Sukhdevanandji Maharaj founded this ashram in 1942. He is the President and Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram.   It is known to ...

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25 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple – Timings, Fees | Mathura Temple

Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple is a famous Hindu temple in the holy city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Moreover, Vajra, Hindu god Krishna grandson built this temple.   As Indian Mythology says, this temple is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Also, temple was built some 5000 years ago.   Bir Singh Bundela or Vir Deo rebuilt this temple in 1017 AD after ...

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25 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Prem Mandir Vrindavan – Timings and Entry Fees | Mathura Temple

Prem Mandir is Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Radha Krishna and Sita Ram. It is located in Vrindavan, Mathura. Moreover, Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat handles this international non-profit, educational, spiritual and charitable trust.   In addition, Prem Mandir is standing on a 54-acre site located outside of Vrindavan. Furthermore, it has figures of Shri Krishna and ...

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25 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Iskcon Vrindavan – Know its Timings, Fees, Architecture | Mathura Temple

Iskcon Vrindavan is the abbreviation for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada established this beautiful temple in the year 1966.   In fact, Iskcon Temple at Vrindavan is the very first temple out of other 6000 temples that were constructed in 1975. Today, this stunning shrine is the most beautiful temple of Vrindavan.   However, the main aim of ...

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25 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Mathura Museum, Mathura | Government Museum | Timings, Entry Fees

Government Museum, also known as Mathura Museum is a well-known attraction in the city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.   What it’s famous for?   In addition, it is famous for its incredible art and amazing architecture which includes ancient sculptures of Mathura art school that dates back from 3rd to 12th century.   This museum ...

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25 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Can Indian Rupees and US Dollars be used in Egypt? – Currency in Egypt

Is it okay to take your currency to Egypt or not?   In most cases, don’t change your money before you come to Egypt. It is easy for main currencies to get changed.   But for some currencies like Indian Rupees (INR), you should change it into main currency (Sterling Pound, USD etc) first and ...

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25 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

WHERE TO EXCHANGE CURRENCY IN EGYPT?

Not able to get the best currency exchange rates in Egypt? Read this article to find out more about the same.   The Egyptian currency is known as Egyptian Pound (L.E.). One Egyptian Pound has 100 Piastres or 1000 millimes. But only 20 or 25 piastre notes and coins are available. Also, Egypt has more ...

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25 Jul | India My Love | One Comment

Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor – 3 Nights 4 Days Nile River Cruise

Ever heard about the most magnificent cruise in your life? If not, then enlighten yourself with the spectacular cruise that starts from Aswan and ends at Luxor. Moreover, even if you have heard about it before, I am sure you didn’t know this info that I am going to tell you.   This 3-night and ...

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24 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

6 Weird facts about Cleopatra that your teacher won’t tell you!

Have you seen the most expensive movie ever made? Then, you are missing something in your life.   Cleopatra movie was an epic historical drama film that came in 1963. It was based on the life and rule of the queen of Egypt. You will be shocked to know that the budget eventually went up ...

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24 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa – Museum of Mystery

Do you know what a catacomb is? What are they used for? Who made them? In this blog I will explain each and every thing.   Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are cemeteries and Kom El Shoqafa specifically means “Mound of Shards”. Located in Alexandria, Egypt, these catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a very ...

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24 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Aswan High Dam, Egypt | Facts, Design, Owner and its Ecological Disaster

Is it situated on River Nile or Lake Nasser? Heard this question before? Ever thought about it? Well, this article will answer your every question you ever thought or heard before!   Aswan High Dam also called Sadd el-Aali is a rock-fill dam. It is situated on River Nile and the dam forms Lake Nasser. ...

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24 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Tourist Places to See in Alexandria, Fun activities To Do (With Pictures)

When we hear about the most powerful city of the ancient world what comes first in your mind? Think.   Rome, Germany, France, Russia, America etc. Right? As a matter of fact, everyone knows something or the other about the thing that comes or is first. But no one actually remembers the city, person, etc ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Abu Simbel Temple Tour: Location, Relocation and Recent Discovery

Do you know what the most interesting fact about Abu Simbel Temple is? The Abu Simbel Temples are the: Second largest man-made structures. One of the most fascinating ancient monuments in Egypt after the fascinating Pyramids of Giza. They were built for the most celebrated pharaoh or king of ancient times- Ramses II and his ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Tourist Places in Trivandrum – Must Visit Attractions & Activities to do

Thiruvananthapuram or popularly known as Trivandrum is a major tourist hub in India. It is the capital and the largest city of Kerala.   Not to mention, this city is known as the “Evergreen City of India” as it has stunning green landscapes and many beautiful public parks. Moreover, it has been a cultural hub in ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Alleppey Houseboat, Backwaters and Tourist Places | Alleppey Beach

Alleppey or Alappuzha is a city that has become a major tourist destination in India. It is famous for its backwaters and called “Venice of the East”.   Nehru trophy boat race is a very famous activity and interest point which is held on Punnamada Lake, on the second Saturday of August every year.   Furthermore, ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Mubarak Mahal Jaipur – City Palace Jaipur, Rajasthan – Timings, Fees

The Mubarak Mahal Jaipur is one of the most visited spots in City Palace garden. Moreover, Raja Sawai Jai Singh II built this palace in 1729 AD.   Moreover, Raja Sawai Jai Singh built this as guest house in order to welcome the foreign visitors. In fact, it is not a guest house anymore instead a museum. ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Parliament House of India – New Delhi | Architecture & Attractions Around it

Parliament House of India in New Delhi is an important destination of political scenario. Moreover,  Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker designed and constructed this building in 1912-1913 and 1921 respectively.    Governor General Lord Irwin first inaugurated Parliament House after its construction 1927. In fact, it is constructed near to the Rashtrapati Bhavan at Janpath. Also, India Gate is the ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi | Museum, History & Inside Tour

Rashtrapati Bhawan is the President House of India. It is located at Rajpath in New Delhi.   Also:  You can hangout at India Gate if you have free time.   Moreover, it is the second largest building in the world after Quirinal Palace of Rome, Italy. In fact, it took 17 years to complete this building ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Government Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi | Central Secretariat

Government Secretariat Buildings in New Delhi are knownby multiple names like Central Secretariat, Parliament Station, Kendriya Terminal. Moreover, Lutyens and Baker designed these buildings. Also, it stands in Raisina Hill, New Delhi. It was built in the era of 1910s. In fact, ndian Government takes good care of it.     The North Block and South Block ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Chandra Mahal Jaipur – Timings, Entry Fees, History and Architecture

Chandra Mahal Jaipur is housed in City Palace of Jaipur. Moreover, it is located in the heart of Jaipur. Surprisingly, it takes half of the day to tour to view the whole palace.   TIMINGS: It is opened between 9am to 5.30pm. In addition, it is 12 km away from Jaipur Airport and 5km from Jaipur ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Taj Mahal Agra – Timings & Entry Fees, History, Facts, Architecture,

Taj Mahal is the perfect example of pure beauty and pure love! Not to mention, it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and also among the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in Agra district of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.   Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built this beauty in the memory ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Facts about Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan – Who built Taj Mahal?

Facts about Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan Shah Jahan also called Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram was one of the most popular and successful emperors of Mughal empire. He is known for the construction of Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. He made it in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz.   Not ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Raj Ghat – History, Timings, Entry Fees | Raj Ghat Gandhi Samadhi

Raj ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi (the father of the nation) along with other notable people like Jawaharlal Nehru’s memorial (the forest of peace), K R Narayan, Lal Bahadur Shastri etc.   In addition, it is a black marble platform built at the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Raj Ghat is located ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Qutub Minar – Timings, Entry Fees, History | Monuments in Delhi

Qutub Minar is a tower of victory. It is a 73m tall tower. It is located in New Delhi, India. Moreover, Qutub-ud-din-aibak built it in the year 1193.   Furthermore, Qutub Minar is a five distinct storey building each marked by a balcony. The first three storeys are made up of red sandstone while the other two top storeys are ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Wife of Shah Jahan – Mumtaz | Biography and History of Mumtaz

Mumtaz is the beloved Wife of Shah Jahan. He made Taj Mahal in her memory.   Arjumand Banu Begum was born in Agra to a Persian family. At the age of just 19 in 1612, she was married to Prince Khurram later known as Shah Jahan. She was Shah Jahan’s second wife and they had fourteen children.   ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Lotus Temple -Timings and Entry Fees, Architecture | Monuments in Delhi

Originally, Lotus temple was a Baha’i House of Worship built for all religions and faiths. Fariborz Sahba, a Persian architect from Canada built this temple after taking inspiration from the lotus flower.   Not only this, Lotus Temple is scattered all over the world i.e. Australia, Frankfurt, Germany, Panama City, USA, Uganda etc.   This white marble structure is ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

The History of Kachwaha Rajputs | Kachwaha Caste | Indian Clan

The Kachwaha is a group or a community that has originated in India.   History of Kachwaha Rajputs   Generally, they were a peasant community who were considered as Shudras (lower caste people). Nonetheless, they were skilled agriculturalists.   In the late 20th century, Kachwaha or Kushwaha people began claiming that they were a Rajput clan. ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Jantar Mantar Jaipur – History, Timings, Sound & Light Show, How it works

Jantar Mantar Jaipur is a very famous astronomical observatory built in 1734 for the study of space and time. In fact, it was considered the largest observatories ever built.   In addition, Jantar Mantar consists of 19 astronomical instruments which caught the eye of many astronomers, architects and historians around the world.   Furthermore, "Smarat ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Places to Visit in Jaipur | Popular Attractions in Jaipur

Jaipur is known as the “Pink City” due to its dominant colour scheme of its buildings. It is the capital and the largest city of Rajasthan. Built by Sawai Jai Singh, this city was the first planned city. It is a very popular destination especially among the international travellers. Why? This place is so vibrant, ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

India Gate – Importance, History, Boating time | Monuments in Delhi

Originally, India Gate was called All India War Memorial as it commemorated 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during World War I.   India Gate is a 42-metre tall monument located in the heart of Delhi. In fact, it stands at one edge of Rajpath formerly known as the Kingsway.   ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Hawa Mahal Jaipur – Architecture, History, Timings & Entry Fees

Hawa Mahal or the “Palace of Winds” is a famous landmark in the heart of Pink City in Rajasthan. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of Kachhwaha Rajputs Dynasty built this in 1799.   The Mahal is a five-storey building made of pink and red sandstone in the shape of a crown of Lord Krishna. In addition, ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Hauz Khas Village – History, Deer Park, Timings | Party Place in New Delhi

Hauz Khas Village or HKV is the perfect combination of its glorious past with the stunning and reviving present. Located in South Delhi it is a very famous destination especially for teenagers to hangout. It has a mosque and a reservoir which are a perfect example of architecture of Delhi Sultanate. On the other hand, ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Fatehpur Sikri – History, Architecture, Timings and Entry Fees | Fort in Agra

Fatehpur Sikri is a vast complex of monuments and temples. In fact, all the palaces inside this are made in same architectural style. Mughal Emperor Akbar built this beautiful monument.   Highlight: The main highlight of this site is the Jama Masjid.   Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India. Also, it is a ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Top Things to Do in Delhi | Tourist Attractions in Delhi

The capital city of India, Delhi is regarded as the “heart” of the nation. This city is full of life, energy and enthusiasm. It is popular for its enriched culture and heritage. Delhi houses some famous historical as well as religious monuments which attracts tourists from all over the world.   There are two parts ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

City Palace Jaipur – Architecture, History, Timings and Entry Fees

One of the best tourist spots in Jaipur, this palace is a vast complex of several gardens, courtyards and buildings. But the main buildings are the Mubarak Mahal and the Chandra Mahal. The architecture of the buildings is so beautiful and magnificent that it attracts tourists from all over the world.   The fusion of ...

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23 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Aravalli Range – Physical Features, Mountain Range, Hills of India

The Aravalli range is a very famous range of mountains. It is the oldest range of Fold Mountains in India.   It runs approximately 692km in a southwest direction. In fact, it starts in north from Delhi and then passing through Haryana and Rajasthan and ends in Gujarat.   Aravalli, in ancient times were extremely high but it has ...

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21 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Amer Fort – Timings, History, Entry Fees | Tourist Place in Jaipur

Amer Fort, also known as Amber Fort is a beautiful monument built in the 16th century by trusted general of Akbar, Maan Singh.   Made of red and white sandstone, this structure is a perfect example of ancient Indian architecture. This architecture is a blend of Hindu, Muslim and Rajputs styles. The stunning carving on ...

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21 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Akbar Biography – History, Education, Children, Wives | Akbar The Great

Abu'l-Fath Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar, very famously known as Akbar or Akbar the Great was the third emperor in Mughal Empire. He was the emperor who actually enlarged the Mughal Empire which included the entire Indian subcontinent.   Akbar Biography He was really fond of literature and art. Eventually, he built a library of over 24,000 ...

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21 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Places to Visit in Agra City | Tourist Attractions in Agra

Home to the iconic Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Agra lies in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. also, Agra itself has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which includes, Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.   Not to mention, the city is famous for three things Taj Mahal, ...

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21 Jul | India My Love | No Comments

Agra Fort – Architecture, History, Timings and Entry Fees

Agra Fort also known as the ‘Red Fort’ of is located near the gardens of Taj Mahal. It is among the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great built this important monument.   It was the main residence of the emperors till 1638, when the capital of India shifted from Agra to Delhi. This magnificent ...

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