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#6 Most Historical Places In India.
1. Taj Mahal.
Best time to visit: October to March.
Entry fees: For foreigners INR 1100 and for Indians INR 50.
About: The Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world and is considered to be the most popular tourist attraction in the country. The symbol of love, The Taj was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his Queen Mumtaz. Tagore described the Taj as a "teardrop on the cheek of eternity". The monuments attracts a lots of tourists all around the year.
2. Red fort.
Best time to visit: October to February.
Entry fees: for foreigners INR 500 and for Indians INR 20.
About: The Red Fort was the official seat of Mughal rule and authority from 1648 onwards, when the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, decided to move the capital of the empire from Agra to Delhi. Constructed using red sandstone, it remains one of the architectural marvels of the Mughal era. In 2007, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. India Gate.
Best time to visit: August to November.
Entry fees: No entry fees applicable.
About: The All India War Memorial, popularly known as the India Gate, is a war memorial located in New Delhi. It is dedicated to the 82,000 soldiers, both Indian and British, who died during the First World War and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. The Amar Jawan Jyoti is the burning structure, right underneath the archway, which symbolizes the eternal, immortal soldiers of India.
4. Jallianwala Bagh.
Best time to visit: November to March.
Entry fees: No entry fees applicable.
About: Jallianwala Bagh is a place of great historical importance during the Indian struggle for Independence. It is a public garden in Amritsar which houses a memorial of national importance that was established by the government of India in 1951 to commemorate the massacre of peaceful celebrators by British forces on April 13,1919.
5. Victoria memorial.
Entry fees: for foreigners INR 200 and for the Indians INR 20.
About: the VictoriaMemorial is a large marble building, which is considered to be the pride of Kolkata. Built between 1906 and 1921, it is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria. Now, it is a museum and a popular tourist spot under the Ministry of culture.
6. Hawa Mahal.
Best time to visit: October to March.
Entry fees: for foreigners INR 200 and for Indians INR 50.
About: The Hawa Mahal stands at the intersection of the main road in Jaipur, Badi Chaupad. It is regarded as the signature building of Jaipur and was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
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