Taj-ul-Masajid, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
India’s largest mosque, Taj-ul-Masajid (or “crown among mosques”), is one of the magnificent monuments built by the Begums of Bhopal, the birthplace of four women who ruled from 1819 to 1926 and were known as trailblazers in India. in politics and social change. Begum Shah Jahan, who built several palaces, temples and mosques during his reign, commanded architect Allah Rakha Khan of the mosque. But construction was halted after his death in 1901, and although his daughter Sultan Jahan Begum continued his work, the begum’s vision of the mosque was finally fulfilled in 1985. Note the nine houses that enhance the sound of the voice, the lighting of the courtyard. , and a separate section where women were allowed to make namaz. The mosque has three domes and two minarets. The masjid is open daily, but non-Muslims are allowed to enter on Friday. A symbol of the determination of the emperor, the mosque is also a symbol of devotion. The mosque has an amazing resemblance to the building of the Jama Masjid of Delhi, which includes ornaments.
When the construction of the mosque began in the 1800’s, it was halted due to lack of funds. Construction began again in 1971, and with the efforts of Maulana Sayed Hashmat Ali Sahab of Bhopal and Allama Mohammad Imran Khan Nadwi Azhari, the mosque was completely completed in 1985. During this phase of the construction, the entrance, which is the east gate, was renovated in a very large way.
Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal, Karnataka
Along the Malaprabha River in northern Karnataka is a collection of temples that many consider to be an example of Chalukyan temple architecture. But of these buildings is on the UNESCO World Heritage-cut list, the most prominent is the Virupaksha Temple, built by Queen Lokamahadevi. Completed about 740 AD, this shrine commemorates the victory of her husband Vikramaditya II against the Pallavas, and she had sculptors from the capital Pallava in Kanchi to build a temple. A large, inviting image of Nandi at the door is accompanied by beautiful portraits of gods like Nataraja and Ravananugraha as well as recorded stories from Mahabharata and Ramayana.
Itimad-ud-Daulah, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Before the splendor of Taj Mahal’s love came this testimony of the daughter’s devotion to her father. Itimad-ud-Daulah is a monument erected by Mughal Queen Nur Jahan, the wife of Emperor Jahangir, and her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Mirza was granted the title of Itimad-ud-Daulah by Akbar, and rose to prominence under Jahangir. After his death, Nur Jahan took seven years, from 1622 to 1628 AD, to discover one of Agra’s most impressive architectural monuments erected in his memory. A Persian-style garden leads to the main mausoleum, where the tomb is covered with cool white marble and intricate jaali work that creates patterns of sunlight on the ground. It became the first Indian monument to be built entirely of marble, a masterpiece that is said to have inspired even the Taj Mahal, built by his adopted son, Emperor Shah Jahan.
Qudsia Bagh, Delhi
Today, there is not much left of what was once a 50-acre [50 ha] garden complex. Qudsia Bagh was built by Qudsia Begum, a courtesan who was a de facto regent for six years from 1748. She became the wife of Emperor Muhammad Shah and on her death in 1748, became queen while their son Ahmed Shah Bahadur. he was crowned. It was during the first year of his reign that he built a garden garden, a place to rest from the daily routine at Red Fort. The private mosque and pavilion are built entirely complete with sharp arches and stucco work. The palace was demolished in the 1857 revolt, and a few mosque-like buildings survived in the garden.
Rani ki Vav, Patan, Gujarat
Built on the banks of the Saraswati River in Patan, Gujarat, Rani ki Vav was built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamat, in memory of her husband, King Bhimdev I. of water. Stunning stepwell showcases Maru-Gurjara style architecture. The text on the UNESCO World Heritage notes, “divided into seven levels of stairs with high-quality art panels; more than 500 statues and more than 1,000 small sculptures including religious, mythical and national sculptures”, about 30m – deep.
Roshanara Bagh, Delhi
Old Delhi was given one of its largest parks and gorgeous Mughal gardens by Princess Roshanara in 1650. The lush green landscape was a pleasure garden for Roshanara, the father of the emperor Shah Jahan who ruled the country. Its stone paths, spectacular jaaliwork and his invisible grave lie beneath the open sky all that remains of his summer escape; the gardens were redecorated and replanted by the British in the late 19th century. Since then the main garden has served as a cricket ground in Delhi. The garden has a raised ditch with plants that bloom on both sides. Today the garden has a white marble statue erected in memory of Princess Roshanara, who died in 1671 and was buried there. The elite Roshanara Club, founded here in 1922 by the British, is spread over 22 hectares. Since 1927 first-class cricket has been played at the Roshanara Club Ground, now with headlights. The club is considered the birthplace of the Cricket Board of India (BCCI). Post Independence cricket management.