10 Must Visit Monuments

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Rani Ki Vav

Rani Ki Vav or Queen’s Stepwell was built by Rani Udaymati in the 11th century in memory of her husband King Bhima 1 of the Solanki dynasty

Virupaksha Temple

Built by Queen Lokamahadevi in 740 AD to commemorate her husband King Vikramaditya II’s victory over the Pallava ruler

Mohinishwara Shivalay Temple

This temple, built by Maharani Mohini Bai Sisodia, blends spirituality with stunning Kashmiri vistas

Taj-ul-Masajid

Also called ‘Crown among Mosques’, its construction was started by Nawab Shah Jahan Begum and continued by her daughter Sultan Jahan Begumis

Itmad Ud Daulah

Also known as ‘Baby Taj Mahal, it is located on Yamuna River and was built between 1622-1628 by Nur JahanNur

Mirjan Fort

Located on the Aghanashini River, it was built in the 16th century by Queen Chennabhairadevi (Pepper Queen)

Qudsia Bagh

A forgotten monument that was built around 1748 by Qudsia Begum, the wife of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah

Humayun’s Tomb

A UNESCO World Heritage site that was built in 1565-1572 A.D. by Humayun’s senior widow and chief consort Hamida Banu Begum

Khayr al-Manazil

Located in New Delhi, it is a creation of Maham Anga, an influential woman in Akbar’s court

Fatehpuri Mosque

Built in 1650 by Fatehpuri Begum, one of Shah Jahan’s wives, it is located in Chandni Chowk