Laxmi Vilas Palace is located in the central part of Vadodara, Gujarat, and has set an actual benchmark of taste as far as great and fabulous architecture by Indian royalties is concerned. For large sections, this happens to be the largest private mansion to exist on the face of Earth. A building of architectural wonder,…
Located at a strategic site in northern Pakistan, Province of Punjab, Rohtas Fort was constructed in the early 16th century. Rohtas Fort is an exceptional example of Muslim military architecture in Central and South Asia. The main fortifications of the 70 hectare garrison are formed by huge masonry walls over four km in circumference, reinforced…
The Jagmandir Island Palace is a far-from-the-city palace, actually right in the middle of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. This represents one aspect of utter brilliance oozing from the royal heritage with architectural brilliance. A far more known term to many, it is often referred to as the “Lake Garden Palace.” It has always been a…
It commands respect for its existence in this region, being a story of times gone by, and a strategic balance; hence, it is popularly known as the “Great Wall of Sindh.” This ancient fortification in Sindh Province, Pakistan, has been fascinating historians, travelers, and lovers of architecture since time unknown. The aim of this paper…
Located in New Delhi, India, the Humayun’s Tomb is counted as one of the Mughal architecture wonders. The second Mughal Emperor of India, Humayun, built it during the mid-16th century. An imposing structure, no ordinary tomb, a symbol of love, an exciting wonder of Persian inspiration that gives a hint of the scale of Taj…
Noor Mahal is amongst those amazing, grand, and historic palaces standing in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Each brick speaks volumes of wonder and the vast expertise of the 19th century; it tells a story of greatness that was pursued since times past and which had most of the Mughal and European architectures narrated inside their elaborative walls….
Fort Gwalior happens to be one of the largest and oldest ever forts in India, mirroring all rich heritage and culture this country has to boast about. Coming under the state of Madhya Pradesh, this fort has silently watched umpteen numbers of historical events that scores of dynasties have found their home upon. Architectural brilliance;…
The Multan Fort stands tall at great heights in history, has seen architectural evolution, and has held strategic importance for many centuries. Situated in the very heart of Multan in Pakistan, the fort has seen empires rising and then crumbling. That would mean that as far as the historical point of view goes, it surely…
The name Mohenjo-Daro generally stands interpreted to mean “Mound of the Dead.” The sight indeed ranks as one of the impressive features of early urban planning and social order. Excavation of the city ruins, which first began in the 1920s, has yielded a great wealth of information concerning life and times in the settlement.The discovery…
Climb into the very heart of Lahore’s Historical Treasure-stroll down memory lane, where charms were tried and tested, namely the Lahore Fort and the Shalamar Gardens. It speaks volumes not only for grand Mughal architecture but also of glorious yesteryear Lahore in the same breath. Buckle yourself for the cosmic ride as one threads through…
