World trip_4 (India)

Today, I introduce about India.

India, whose official name is Republic of India, is the second most populous country in the world after China. This country is also sometimes called Bharat, its ancient name. Its population as of 2001 is about 10.3 billion. Its area is 3,268,090 square km.
New Delhi is India's capital and Bombay its largest city. Bombay is now called more often as Mumbai.

☞ New Delhi area.

≪Qutab Minar≫ - The first Muslim Sultan of Delhi Qutab-ud-din's last Hindu kingdom of Delhi Chauhan dynasty to destroy the victory tower as a memorial is built. Kutapwoodinyi 1199 construction was completed in 1215 by his successor Iltutmish (height 72.5m). Towers above the grounds of a mosque Quwwat-ul-Islam (Islam's strength) of the bell tower (minaret) role. Rust, iron pillars are the last 1000 years is known.
≪Red Fort≫ - Mugaljegukui Article 5 was the construction of Emperor Shahjahan.
To imitate the Agra Fort is built of red sandstone castle. Located in the center of Old Delhi. Near Chandi Chowk (mugalsidaeui traditional markets) andJama Masjid (mosque built syajahanyi) is.

≪India Gate≫ - This architecture is memorial India army who during World WarⅠ killed. The building is at the center of New Delhi.

☞Agra area

≪Taj Mahal≫ - One of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."

≪Agra Fort≫ - Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Agra, India. The fort is also known as Lal Qila, Fort Rouge and Red Fort of Agra. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its much more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city.
It is the most important fort in India. The great Mugals, Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived here, and the country was governed from here. It contained the largest state treasury and mint. It was visited by foreign ambassadors, travelers and the highest dignitaries who participated in the making of history in India.