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Jaisalmer Fort,Rajasthan

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One of the most significant forts in Rajasthan, India, is Jaisalmer Fort. The earliest fort was constructed in 1156 AD by Raja Jaisal, from whom the fort took its name. It is a well-known historical structure that UNESCO has designated as a world heritage site. The fort is tall and magnificently designed of yellow stand stone. Due to its yellow sandstone walls that turn honey gold as dusk falls, the fort is also known as Sonar Quila. Raja Jaisal built this massive fort on the Trikutta Hills because his previous fort, Luderwal, was under risk of attack. Architecture A total of 30 feet long walls encircle the fort, which is 250 feet tall. The fort's basement features a 15-foot wall as well, providing additional safety. There are 99 bastions in the fort. The architecture of the fort combines Rajput and Mughal styles. Four gates make up the fort: Hawa Pol, Ganesh Pol, Jawahar Pol, and Rang Pol. Today, the fort contains 99 bastions. The iconic building in Chauhata Square is cal...
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NAGPUR FACTS

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  B ecause  of  its  extensive  history  and  3000-year-old  connection  to  orange  crops,  Nagpur  is  also  known  as  the  Orange  City.  The  city  has  a  lot  of  historical  associations  in  addition  to  being  located  in  the  geographic  centre  of  India.            The  Hindu  epic  Ramayana  claims  that  Lord  Rama  constructed  a  lovely  hut  to  rest  at  a  location  not  far  from  modern-day  Nagpur,  and  it  was  there  that  he  swore  to  exterminate  all  demons  from  the  universe.  Many  years  later,  a  poet  by  the  name...
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CALLIGRAPHY INSIDE TAJMAHAL

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  Calligraphy is an integral part of the stunning Taj Mahal and compliments other elements of the structure. It mainly consists of the verses and passages from the holy book of Quran. Black marble has been used to decorate both the south gateway and the main mausoleum with Arabic inscriptions. The exterior of Taj Mahal is loaded with verses from the Quran. And as one enters towards the main mausoleum, the tone of the inscriptions changes from paradisiacal to that of an impending doom. Central focus is provided by passages on the upper cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal. The words of the angels, implore Allah to allow the faithful to enter paradise.
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