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Buland Darwaza
The gigantic gateway Buland Darwaza or the Lofty Gate looms over the courtyard of the mosque. It is also known as the Gate of Magnificence. It was built by Akbar following his victory in battle in 1573 -

when Gujarat fell to him. The walled city of Fatehpur Sikri is dominated by this stupendous structure.
Buland Darwaza erected in 1602 AD as Akbar won over Deccan . The Darwaza rises to a height of 40 metres and is topped by pillars and Chhatris. It is the most Islamic structure in Fatehpur Sikri and echoes early Mughal design with simple ornamentation, the carved verses from the Koran and soaring arches. On the outside a long flight of steps sweeps down the hill giving the gatewayadditional height. The inscription is not only famous for its calligraphy, but also throws light on Akbar's religious broad - mindedness. The inscription is a message from Jesus Christ advising his followers not to consider this world as their permanent home. On the outside a long flight of steps sweeps down the hill giving the gateway additional height

Charminar
Hyderabad is most famous for its charming minarets - Charminar. The city is often identified with the majestic Charminar, which stands at the center of the old city in its entire splendor amidst the colorful shops of Ladbazaar with its glittering traditional bangles.
Char Minar

Often called "The Arc de Triomphe of the East", Charminar was built in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah and is a beautiful structure with four intricately carved minarets. Enormous in its size, this imposing monument exudes a charm that is more than 400 years old.The Charminar is a square edifice with four grand arches each facing a cardinal point that opened once upon a time into four royal streets. At each corner stands an exquisitely shaped minaret, more than 55 meters high with a double balcony. A bulbous dome crowns each minaret with dainty petal like designs at the base.
A beautiful mosque is located at the western end of the open roof and the remaining part of the roof served as a court during the Qutb Shahi times. About 149 winding steps guide the visitor to the upper floor. Once atop, the solitude and serenity of the beautiful interior is refreshing. The space in the upper floor between the minarets was meant for Friday prayers. There are forty-five prayer spaces. The summit of Charminar offers an excellent panoramic view of the city. Even as one turns towards the Golconda fort, the mind goes back into time and recapitulates the past glory of Hyderabad during the Qutb Shahi times. Skyscrapers and the bustling modern city life today encompass the Charminar, which was once surrounded by royal piazzas. But inspite of all this, nothing can wane the elegance of Charminar! Built with granite and lime-mortar, the Charminar is a fine example of the Cazia style of architecture. The intertwined arches and domes are typical of the Islamic architecture. The graceful floral motif atop the Charminar is enchanting.

Gateway of India
The Gateway of India is a huge archway on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder. This famous Gate Of India

monument was built to commemorate the visit of the first ever British Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. The Gateway was built by the British and designed by the architect George Wittet. The first stone waslaid by the then Governor of Bombay on March 31st, 1913. The Gate was formally opened in 1924. It is a 26m high structure, complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone.
The gateway is a combination of European and Indian ceremonial architecture. The last British troops marched out through this monument

India Gate
India Gate is a majestic high arch, 42 meters high, built as a memorial to the Indian soldiers killed in the World War I, so it is called the All India War Memorial. The foundation stone was laid by His Royal Highness, the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and was designed by Edwin Lutyens. The monument was dedicated to the nation 10 years later by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. Another memorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti was added much later, after India got its independence. It is in the form of a flame that burns day and night under the arch to remind the nation of soldiers who laid down their lives in the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971.

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