Vikramaditya (375-413 A.D.). It is said that if someone standing with his/her back to pillar encircle it with his/her arms‚ his/her wish will be granted.------------------------------------------------- Red Fort Built in almost 20 years (1639-1648)‚ by the Mughal monarch Shahjahan‚ who shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi had a great significance in historical delhi. Built at a cost of Rs 100 lakhs‚ this imposing building in redstone has its walls that vary in height from 18 m on river (Yamuna) side to 33
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In the notes‚ be sure to define and explain the significance of the following key terms: trading post empire – the empire the Portuguese created in the Indian Ocean by obtaining bases through attacking small and weak states‚ no naval force in Asia was able to match the Portuguese guns or maneuverability * The Portuguese wanted control over commerce in the Indian Ocean and did so with force * Only able to control half the spice trade‚ could not sell their goods because they were not desired
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exploration was to spread Christianity‚ obtain gold‚ and gain glory through their conquests and acquisition of lands. Some people might also say that the Ottomans heavily influenced the Europeans to participate in this period of exploration. Although the goals of “God‚ gold‚ and glory” are often associated with the Age of Exploration‚ the Ottoman Empire had a greater influence on the desire
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This war lasted from July‚ 1914 to November‚ 1918‚ and was mostly centered in Europe. One of the counties to make a mistake by joining was the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire entered the war in 1914 after signing a secret alliance putting them in favor of the Central Powers. The Central powers were made of German Empire‚ Austria-Hungary‚ The Ottoman Empire‚ and finally Bulgaria. Their worse resolution of the problems they were encountering was joining the World War One and contributing with
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ramparts‚ and gateways of the Agra Fort symbolize the stature and power of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Built between 1565 and 1571 AD‚ it is said that the emperor Shah Jahan‚ who built the Taj Mahal‚ was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. The magnificent Agra fort‚ though started by Emperor Akbar‚ was completed by his grandson Shah Jahan. The fort was embellished with number of richly decorated buildings encompassing the imposing Mughal style of art and architecture. Sikandar Lodi (1487-1517) was the first
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oldest of 7 wonders of ancient world. It is the tallest man- made structure in the world. It took 15- 20 yrs in its construction. The Taj Mahal Place- Agra (bank of river Yamuna)‚ India. The tomb is made up of white marble. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It’s the symbol of eternal love. It took 22 yrs & 20‚000 workers to complete it. The Great Wall of China Place- China. The wall was made to protect North border against intruders. It is
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the Mughals‚ Marathas‚ the Jats of Bharatpur‚ Nikumbha and Kachhawaha Rajputs and the British. All of these groups have ruled Alwar. As a result the cultural influences of Alwar are quite varied. The first to occupy the throne of Alwar was the Nikumbhas. They had also built a fort. The ruins of this fort are still visible within the district. As far as the Mughals are concerned they made Alwar their base and from here they had fought many crucial battles against Ranthambore. After the Mughals it was
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group visiting for this memorable monument by Mughal emperor. The visit was organized by the History professor‚ who organized the tour for a spot study. We were more than thirty students. We travelled from Delhi to Agra by bus. The journey started early in the morning and we started at 9.00 am and we were there by 12.30. We fixed up our luggage in student hostel and proceeded towards the destination. Taj‚ the greatest and finish carved piece of the Mughal period was there for our objective tour.
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town located about 40 km away from Agra and is one of the renowned World Heritage site by UNESCO. The city was built during the period 1571 to 1585 by great Mughal emperor Akbar. The city in red sandstone was built to celebrate the birth of his son Salim and also to honor the Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of Mughal Kingdom for few years‚ during which the city reached at the pinnacle of its developments. The architecture of the city is a mixture of Islamic and Hindu styles
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Agra Fort Amar Singh Gate‚ one of two entrances into Agra’s Red Fort Agra Fort (sometimes called the Red Fort)‚ was commissioned by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565‚ and is another of Agra’s World Heritage Sites. A stone tablet at the gate of the Fort states that it had been built before 1000 but was later renovated by Akbar. The red sandstone fort was converted into a palace during Shāh Jahān’s time‚ and reworked extensively with marble and pietra dura inlay. Notable buildings in the fort
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