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Harappan architecture. Harappan architecture is the architecture of the Bronze Age [1] Indus Valley civilization, an ancient society of people who lived during c. 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE in the Indus Valley of modern-day Pakistan and India. The civilization's cities were noted for their urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate drainage ...
India has the sixth-most sites worldwide. The first sites to be listed were the Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Agra Fort, and Taj Mahal, all of which were inscribed in the 1983 session of the World Heritage Committee. The most recent site listed is the Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty, in 2024. [3]
Umaid Bhawan Palace (Hindi: उम्मैद भवन पैलेस), located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. It is named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owner, Gaj Singh. The palace has 347 rooms and is the principal ...
Indian architecture is rooted in the history, culture, and religion of India. Among several architectural styles and traditions, the best-known include the many varieties of Hindu temple architecture and Indo-Islamic architecture, especially Rajput architecture, Mughal architecture, South Indian architecture, and Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Kerala architecture is a style of architecture found in the Indian state of Kerala, and in parts of the Tulu Nadu region of Karnataka. Kerala's architectural style includes a unique Hindu temple architecture that emerged in southwestern India, and varies slightly from the Dravidian architecture observed in other parts of southern India.
Mysore Palace. Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence. It is located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It used to be the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. The palace is in the centre of Mysore, and faces the Chamundi Hills eastward.
The Rashtrapati Bhavan (pronunciation ⓘ, ISO: Rāṣṭrapati Bhavana; lit.'. Presidential Palace '; formerly Viceroy's House (1931–1947) and Government House (1947–1950)) is the official residence of the President of India at the western end of Rajpath, Raisina Hill in New Delhi. It was formerly known as Viceroy's House and constructed ...
Antilia is the residence of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his family. [3] It is located on Billionaires' Row in Mumbai, India. [4] Built from 2006 to 2010 at a cost of nearly USD 2 billion, [2][5][6][unreliable source] it was valued at USD 4.6 billion in 2023. [7] It is one of the most expensive houses or residences in India.