Founder of Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama Was called Buddha Lived in the 4th or 5th century B.C. in India Path of enlightenment Also known as “the awakened one” Siddhartha Gautama Born around 520 B.C. Born into a royal family Lived with in palace walls away from the sufferings of life Symbols of Buddhism The wheel of life The lotus flower Buddha Sacred Text of Buddhists Tripitaka Also called Pali Canon Three sections of Tripitaka Vinaya Pitaka Sutta Pitaka Abhidhamma Pitaka
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Middle Ages‚ Medieval Mind and Architectural Wonders of the Middle Ages. Typically representative are: Stonehenge Colosseum Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa Great Wall of China Porcelain Tower of Nanjing Hagia Sophia Leaning Tower of Pisa Other sites sometimes included on such lists: Taj Mahal Cairo Citadel Ely Cathedral Cluny Abbey Wonders of the modern world: Many lists have been made of the greatest structures built during modern times or of the greatest wonders existing
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synthesized several of style between Iranian and Syrian until causing problem in determines whether it is more to Iranian or Syrian. 3. Another Islamic architecture trend to arise in the Seljuq era is the development of mosque including the Tomb Tower such as Gunbad-i-qabus that show Zoroastrian motif which belong to Syrian style. 4. Persian is one of beautiful country that has beautiful decoration‚ arts and designs. The decoration of Persian which includes Iranian style and Syrian style has
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chitectureIslamic Architecture Islamic architecture encompasses a wide range of both secular and religious styles from the foundation of Islam to the present day‚ influencing the design and construction of buildings and structures in Islamic culture. What is Islam? * The name of the religion is Islam‚ which comes from an Arabic root word meaning "peace" and "submission.“ * Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one’s life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart‚ soul and
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royal feeling that one cannot expect in our day to day life. India is a diverse country which has varied history. The various types of monuments which include palaces‚ forts‚ and tombs in different historical places in different state of India tell about country’s heritage and cultural history. State of Rajasthan offers many historic grand palaces and forts‚ which is an integral part of the heritage of India which attracts lot of tourists. Key words: luxury‚ Heritage‚ Historical‚ Royal. 1.1 Introduction
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Native animals of Asia Treeshrews : native to the tropical forest of Southeast Asia. Spalacidae : native to eastern Asia‚ the Horn of Africa‚ the Middle East‚ & south-eastern Europe. Civets : native to the tropics of Africa and Asia. Natural Wonders Mt. Everest : On the Nepal-Tiber border looms the world’s highest peak‚ Mt. Everest (29‚028 ft.)‚ along the Himalayan Range. Dead Sea : The world’s lowest land area is
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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
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interest in the Holy Cities also revived during his reign.[2] The period of his reign was the golden age of Mughal architecture. Shah Jahan erected many splendid monuments‚ the most famous of which is theTaj Mahal at Agra‚ built in 1632–1648 as a tomb for his beloved wife‚ Empress Mumtaz Mahal. The Moti Masjid‚ Agra and many other buildings in Agra‚ the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid in Delhi‚ mosques in Lahore‚ extensions to Lahore Fortand a mosque in Thatta also commemorate him. The famous Takht-e-Taus or
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Understanding and Evaluating the Arts Student Name Name of School Unit 1 IP Instructor: Date Introduction Dictionary.com defines Art as “the quality‚ production‚ expression‚ or realm‚ according to aesthetic principles‚ of what is beautiful‚ appealing‚ or of more than ordinary significance.” Similarly the course material states “Within this book a work of art is the visual expression of an idea or experience‚ formed with skill‚ through ones use of a medium.” (Frank‚ P. 2011) It should
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the English‚ India saw a metamorphosis in each era. People mixed‚ cultures intermingled‚ and each century brought a new India‚ influenced by all‚ yet retaining its old identity. So‚ the whole of India‚ was dotted it temples‚ mosques and churches‚ palaces‚ havelis and forts. The biggest asset of India as a desirable tourist destination is its 5‚000-year-old historical and cultural heritage. Every region in India developed a culture of its own. The culture is a wide term‚ which includes the languages
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