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A trip to some of the renowned
monuments in Rajasthan proves as an interesting facet of visiting
India. The Rajasthan monuments consist of temples as well as palaces,
besides beautiful and magnificent mansions called havelis and grand
forts.
These monuments date back to the old
ancient period, but are worth watching even now for its grandest style.
The splendor comes alive when the
tourists visit each monument. The palaces, the temples and the forts
are indeed very beautiful as they depict the glorious past and display
the traces of the existence of this state since centuries.
The monuments in Rajasthan perfectly
display the opulent historical Rajasthan legacy and tributes.
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The architectural style of each monument
differs from the other monument. The Rajasthan monuments have gained
popularity due to its variation in the styles. In some the Rajput
styles are found, while few other monuments clearly display a blend of
Hindu and the Mughal architecture.
This combination is rare and is in fact hard
to be found in any other place but for Rajasthan. The Dargah Sharif
Ajmer is one of the sacred Muslim shrines, where Hindus also go. This
tomb in Rajasthan is of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din chisti.
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Rajasthan monuments beauty can be
well described in the most famous Hawa Mahal. This is one of the
significant landmarks of Jaipur.
This was built in 1799 and is well
known for its architectural style and it unique beauty. This was built
by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
This Hawa Mahal is well known as the
‘Palace of Winds’. The monuments in Rajasthan include the Jantar Mantar
which is also an interesting marvel of architecture.
This was constructed between 1727 and
1734. Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory and can be used for
various cosmic observations. These observatory purposes are generally
kept concealed from the common mass.
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Nathmal ki Haveli is situated in Jaisalmer
and is one of the significant Rajasthan monuments. The architecture is
splendid and represents an amalgamation of the Rajput style as well as
the Islamic construction style.
It is truly different from other havelis and
palaces in and around Rajasthan. This is also a popular landmark of
Jaisalmer. The monuments in Rajasthan are very well known and the
Patwon ki Haveli is a place that will mesmerize you the moment you see
it.
The architecture is very intricate and the
haveli leaves its tourists spellbound. This haveli is considered to be
one among the most majestic and beautiful havelis in Rajasthan.
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