It is estimated that over 3,000 stepwells were built in the two northern states. Although many have fallen into disrepair, were silted in at some point in antiquity, or were filled in with trash in the modern era, hundreds of wells still exist. In New Delhi alone, there are more than 30.
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Kumbhalgarh – The Great Wall of India
Long overshadowed by its lengthier neighbor to the east, this is the second largest continuous wall on the planet. Some call it by the name of the fort it surrounds – Kumbhalgarh. Others simply refer to it as The Great Wall of India. Yet bewilderingly, it is still little known outside its own region.
Top Tourist Attractions to Visit in Golden City of Jaisalmer
One of the top splendid cities of India, Jaisalmer beautifully replicates the golden era of India.
20 Abandoned Places In India That Were Once Heavily Populated Settlements
India is home to some of the most magnificent structures in the world. Places like Taj Mahal, Chittorgarh, Jaisalmer Fort, The Golden Temple, mesmerizes one with its splendour. However, in its basket of historical treasures,there are many stunning and awe-inspiring structures that even their state of ruins, stand proudly bearing testimony to the golden era of… Continue reading 20 Abandoned Places In India That Were Once Heavily Populated Settlements
Chittorgarh – The Largest Fort In India
Chittorgarh is the largest fort complex in India which served as the capital of the kingdom of Mewar in Rajasthan. Donning as a World Heritage Site today, the fort has witnessed many rulers since 7th century.
15th-century Neemrana Fort Palace
The Fort Palace of Neemrana is about 125 km from Delhi, on the road to Jaipur in Rajasthan. Built in 1464, Neemrana Fort Palace became the third capital of the descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan III, who had fled Delhi in 1192 after he was vanquished in battle by Muhammad Ghori. Neemrana’s rulers, proud of lineage,… Continue reading 15th-century Neemrana Fort Palace
Chand Baori – Largest and Deepest Stepwell
Stepwells, also called bawdi or baori, are unique to India. These wells acted as the reservoirs or the storage tanks that can store large amount of water and keep it cool as well. These wells have steps built into the sides that can be descended to reach the water at the bottom. Stepwells are generally larger than… Continue reading Chand Baori – Largest and Deepest Stepwell
Vijay Stambh – Tower of Victory in Rajasthan
Vijay Stambha or Tower of Victory is one of the most famous monuments of India and is an important tourist attraction of Rajasthan. Located in Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan, India, Tower of Victory was constructed by Mewar king Rana Kumbha between 1442 AD and 1449 AD to honour his distinguished victory over the joint attacks… Continue reading Vijay Stambh – Tower of Victory in Rajasthan
Myth of Ancient Nuclear War in India
Is man on the threshold of a new world or merely stuck on a circular treadmill repeating the doomed lessons from history which he never seems to learn? A growing number of scholars believe the world’s macabre fascination with nuclear war is just the latest repeat in a series of blunders human technology seems obsessed with repeating.
Bhangarh Fort: India’s most haunted Place
The abandoned fort of Bhangarh is thought to be the most haunted place in India, so much so that the Archaeological Survey of India has forbidden access to the site between sunset and sunrise, and locals have moved their town outside the limits of the fort. Bhangarh is a deserted town established in 1573 by… Continue reading Bhangarh Fort: India’s most haunted Place
