Category: Architecture

India is one of the most ancient countries of the world. Great historical monuments and places are scattered all over the country. The Taj Mahal is one such monument. It is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. I had read and heard about it, and also seen its beautiful pictures, and the opportunity to see the Taj Mahal. It fulfilled a great desire of mine.The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved queen and wife Mumtaz Mahal. She died in 1630, in childbirth. This marvel of the Mughal architecture was completed in 17 years, by 20 thousand workmen and craftsmen. The entire team of the master- builders was headed by a Persian master designer us tad Pasha.A red sandstone…

Solar energy is the energy received by the earth from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.Solar energy influences Earth’s climate and weather and sustains life. Although solar energy only provides 0.15% of the world’s power, experts believe that sunlight has the potential to supply 5000 time as much energy as the world currently consumes.Broadly speaking, solar energy is a term for describing a range of methods for obtaining energy from the sun. For instance, wind, biomass and hydropower are all forms of solar energy.Wind develops through lows and highs in temperature. Wind drives waves. Rainfall, created by sun-warmed evaporated water feeds the rivers that are sources of hydro power. Fossil fuels are also forms of stored solar energy. Coal, oil and gas formed hundreds of millions…

Free Essay on A Visit to a Historical Place for Kids – History is a part and parcel of our life. Historical places hold a place of great eminence in our cultural life. India abounds in such historical places.The Mughals were great builders. They built countless buildings in Delhi and Agra. Akbar the great carved out a beautiful city in red stone out of desert sand dunes of Fatehpur Sikri.I decided to visit these buildings. We few friends boarded the Taj Express and reached Agra. Agra occupies a special place on the historical map of India. First I paid a visit to the Taj Mahal. ADVERTISEMENTS: It is a dream comes alive in White marble. It is the consummation of conjugal love. Shahjahan got it built for his beloved Queen…

448 words essay on India Our Motherland. We live in India. We live in India. It is our motherland. It is situated in Asia. It is the second most populous country in the world next to China. In terms of area it ranks seventh in the world. It is a peninsula. It is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Arabian Sea in the west and the Indian Ocean in the south.The Himalayas stand as guard to its north. India is a multi­cultural, multi-lingual and multi-racial country. People of different caste, creed, colour, customs, and cultures live here in peace and harmony. It is one of the biggest democracies in the world. It has friendly relations with the countries of the world. It is emerging as an…

Indian Nationalist Movement was the result of different forces and factors. The national renaissance that occurred in India during the 19th century was natural outcome of the colonial rule that was responsible for large scale economic and political discontent amongst the Indians.The colonial policies of the British were detrimental for the Indian economy and exploitative in nature and are considered to be the primary reason for rise and growth of National Consciousness in India. ADVERTISEMENTS: In fact the Indian agriculture and handicraft industries were destroyed during the 19th century and the peasants, artisans and other classes, severely suffered due to deindustrialization, commercialization of agriculture, etc.Solid background was provided by the Socio-religious Reform Movements of the period that led to the rise of National Consciousness in the country. Image Source: upload.wikimedia.orgThe…

The reign of Shahjahan, the grandson of Akbar, the great, is noted for the construction of grand buildings, palaces, gardens, mosques, mausoleums, forts and other works of art.Shahjahan’s military conquests, political achievements and administrative innovations have got buried in history but his architectural master pieces such as, Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, The Peacock Throne, etc. have immortalised his name. The Red Fort constructed by Shahjahan still remains a monument of magnificence and architectural splendour.Shahjahan, the successor of Jahangir took up the reigns of administration in 1627 and ruled the country for about 31 years (1627-58). This period is considered as the golden age in architecture and fine arts. ADVERTISEMENTS: One of the best monuments left behind by him is the Red Fort, the work of which…

Monuments are sites of great historical, religious or archaeological importance. They can be huge forts, buildings, amphitheaters, ruins, statues or mausoleums. The common thing between them is that they have great architectural beauty or historical value and attract millions of visitors every year. India is a vast country. Originally it was the home of the Aryans and the Hindus.During the course of time several foreign communities came to India either as invaders, traders or travellers. They bought with them their ideas, designs and created some new monuments. Now we have thousands of big and small monuments scattered across the length and breadth of the country. The major ones among them are: Taj Mahal, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, India Gate, Gateway of India, Lai Qila, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar,…

Terrorism is one of gravest problems that society faces today. It is an issue of global concern. The presence of terrorism can be felt all across the globe. It is, today, a much debated issue in all the countries of the world-developing or developed.It is not a new phenomenon. Its presence can be traced back to the ancient society of the first century. But over the years ‘terrorism’ like other avenues of life, has undergone tremendous changes. It has now become more lethal, more widespread and more difficult to control. Today, it stands as a serious challenge before civil society.Terrorism has its presence everywhere ranging from Indonesia, Malaysia to Sudan, Somalia, Egypt and Nigeria and Peru, Chile, America to Ireland. Almost all the countries are directly or indirectly facing the…

The city that my parents have chosen to live in is Delhi. Delhi is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the world.The forts in Delhi are masterpieces from the glorious past. The old bazaars, the British architecture and Mughal buildings-all these make Delhi a beautiful city. However I could do a lot to help to make it more beautiful. The first thing to do is to keep my city clean. ADVERTISEMENTS: There are wide and smooth roads in Delhi but they have to be kept tidy. We can all do this by being careful about where we throw our litter. Some people eat packed food and throw the wrappers out of the car or bus windows. Others throw all the waste from their kitchens on to the…