Gol Gumbaz, meaning the circular dome, is the splendid historical monument in the core of Bijapur of the Karnataka state in South India. It beholds the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (1627-57) belonging to the Adil Shahi era, who ruled Bijapur from 1490 to 1686. Bijapur, also entitled as the City of Victory during the time of Chalukyas, has witnessed many architectural explosions under the Adil Shahi dynasty. This shows that this kingdom loved arts up to a great extent. Its present attractions are the minarets, domes, and reverberating burial chambers (more than 20 such tombs), all exhibiting the Islamic style of Arabian Nights. After the St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Gol Gumbaz comes next in looking for the largest domes in the world, which is 124 feet in diameter without the support  [...]

The Chittorgarh Fort, plainly known as Chittor, is the famous fort of historic significance in the state of Rajasthan, India. Considered as the largest fort in India, it spreads its wings grandly on a hill with a height of 180 m situated above the valley plains worn out by the Berach River. The fort is the ideal symbolic piece of nationalism, courage, heroism, and historic sacrifice by the Mewar rulers. Such a unique blend of history and culture has stimulated many tourists and writers since time immemorial. History Built in 7th century A.D by the Mauryans, the fort name comes from the Mauryan ruler, Chitrangada Mori that is supported by the evidences of the inscriptions on the ancient coins. According to the records, for 834 years, the fort was the capital of Mewar. Originally ruled  [...]