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An Explanation of Monuments.

The following article elaborates on the history and cultural significance of the various monuments of India and also of the monuments around the world. The importance of these monuments has been signified and thus been explained in an elaborate manner.

Known for their wonderful architecture, the historical monuments of India and the world represent the culture and tradition that was practised in the ancient era. The Indian monuments are a perfect example of the class of architecture the country has been following since ancient times. The historical monuments of India show us the importance the people of the country used to give to art and culture. It also represents the fact that the ancient people of this country not only used to practice art as a part of their hobby but people also were so passionate about it that they even considered it a profession to earn their bread and butter. It is also seen that the rulers of India and all around the world promoted the tradition of developing art and culture during their reign and this is the reason we have been witnessing such spectacular historical monuments erected in India and also around the world. Below is a description of some of the historical monuments of India and also the world.

The Loft Gateway or the Buland Darwaza:

Built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 A.D, this monument of India is situated in Fatehpur Sikri. To commemorate his victory over the present state of India, in Gujarat this great monument was built by the emperor. This historical monument of India can be approached in 42 steps. The width of it is 35 metres. whereas the height of this historical monument of India is 56.6 metres.

Parthenon of Greece:

This historical monument of the world is built in the mid of 5th century. This is a temple and is situated in Greece. The temple is worshipped by the people of Greece. The scenic beauty that this historic monument of the world offers is what people get attracted to. Some parts of the temple have got damaged due to the natural calamities that have hit this historic monument. Some of the pillars have been destroyed completely.

The Mount Temple of Jerusalem:

This historic monument of the world belongs to the place of Jerusalem. Many people of Jerusalem and around the world are of the belief that there remains a mystical box which has been hidden inside the temple. The place of Jerusalem and the historic monument of Jerusalem in the form of a temple is one of the most relevant places to understand the history and the culture of the Jews.

Hampi:

Hampi is one of the places situated in the Karnataka state of India. The city of Hampi is well known for the historic monument of India that attracts a population from all around the world. The place is known for the famous palace of the Vijayanagara empire.

Gomateshwara Statue:

The world-famous Gomateshwara statue is one of the most famous historic monuments in India. The monument is situated in the city of Shravanabelagola in Karnataka, India. This world-famous monument was built during the reign of Gangas in the state of Karnataka. For many centuries in the past, the monument has been one of the famous places of worship of the people of the Jain religion. This monument of India also attracts tourists from all over the world.

The Eiffel Tower of France:

This famous monument of the world is located in the city of Paris. The famous monument of the world was constructed in memory of the celebration of the century of the French Revolution. This famous monument of the world is 324 metres in width whereas the monument owns a height of 1062 feet. This famous monument was built by a skilled team of engineers led by Auguste Eiffel.

Conclusion:

The monuments around the country of India and also around the world are one of the greatest pieces of evidence about the history this world has seen. Many monuments are more than a century old but still stand firm. This is an elaboration of the class of engineering the people of the past used to have which was neglected in the later period and thus was eradicated. These monuments in the modern era never fail to attract the population around the world and thus are also a great source of income to their respective countries.

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