'Golden triangle' is the name of the
popular travel circuit, comprising of Delhi (Capital of India), Agra (Nicknamed
as "The Taj City", it houses the Taj Mahal, one of the world's seven
wonders.) and Jaipur. (The capital of the state of Rajasthan) International
tourists, visiting India, travel to these three cities, for getting an insight
into our history (which is diverse, I must add.), witnessing the artistic
architecture, and understanding our culture. Let me discuss each one of these
three cities with you in detail, and why are they so important to 'Incredible India'.
1. Agra: With its history as old as
Mahabharata, the ancient Indian Hindu epic, the Taj City has witnessed the rule
of the Lodis, and largely, the Mughals. One cannot talk about Agra without
mentioning one of the seven wonders of the world, and perhaps the most visited
monument in the world, the Taj Mahal. A white marble mausoleum, it was
constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in the memory of his beloved
wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Other monuments and historic structures include, the Agra
Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Itimad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb and Akbar's Tomb. So don't cut
your trip short after visiting the Taj Mahal, the city has a lot more to offer
to you.
2. Jaipur: A city with vibrant history
(and the largest city of Rajasthan, may I add!), Jaipur was founded in the year
1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the Rajput ruler, after whom it is named. It was
planned as per 'Vaastu Shastra', the Hindu system of architecture. Jaipur is
nicknamed "The Pink City" because the city was painted pink during
the rule of Sawai Ram Singh, to welcome the Prince of Wales. Even today, a
large portions of the city remain pink in colour. Places of interest include
Amer Fort (It is actually 11 kilometres from Jaipur.), City Palace, Hawa Mahal,
Jantar Mantar, and so on.
3. Delhi: There is evidence of Delhi
being continually inhabited since at least the 6th century BC! It is believed
to be the site of Indraprastha, the legendary capital of the Pandavas, as per
Mahabharata. It has undergone a lot of history, from Maurya rule to the rule of
the Mughals. Eventually, the city's modern history witnessed it coming under
British rule. Places to visit include Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk,
Qutub Minar, Birla/ Laxminarayan Temple, and in the winters, Mughal Gardens.
And now you know, when you visit India,
the golden triangle is the circuit you must not miss!
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