SHUBHAM BLOGGER

There are several reasons why the 72.5-metre-high Qutub Minar has come to be known as Delhi’s enduring symbol. It is the world’s tallest brick tower and one of the finest specimens of Islamic craftsmanship as well. Situated in a lush green complex of monuments and ruins in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, formerly called Qila Rai Pithora, this UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts around three million visitors annually. Indeed, very much like the city it symbolises, the Qutub Minar has not only stood the test of time for over 800 years but also weathered several design changes, repairs and reconstructions, lightning and earthquakes—even preservaThe Qutub Minar is a five-storeyed red sandstone tower built by Muslim conquerors in the thirteenth century to commemorate their final triumph over the Rajput rulers of Delhi, while also serving as a tower from where muezzins (criers) call for prayer at the Quwwatu'l-Islam mosque nearby. The minar (tower) is engraved with fine arabesque decor...

 The Red Fort or Lal Qila (Hindustani: [laːlqiːlaː]) is a historic fort in Old Delhi, Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Originally red and white, its design is credited to architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who also constructed the Taj Mahal. The fort represents the peak in Mughal architecture under Shah Jahan, and combines Persianate palace architecture with Indian traditions. The fort was plundered of its artwork and jewels during Nadir Shah's invasion of the Mughal Empire in 1739. Most of the fort's marble structures were subsequently demolished by the British following the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The fort's defensive walls were largely undamaged, and the fortress was subsequently used as a garrison. On 15 August 1947, the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the Indian flag above the ...

Jawaharlal Nehru Essay- Jawaharlal Nehru is the name that every Indian is aware of. Jawaharlal was quite famous among children. Due to which the children called him ‘Chacha Nehru’. Since he loved children so much the government celebrated his birthday as ‘Children’s Day’. Jawaharlal Nehru was a great leader. He was a person of great love for the country. Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14th November 1889 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj). His father’s name was Motilal Nehru who was a good lawyer. His father was very rich because of which Nehru got the best education. At an early age, he was sent abroad for studies. He studied in two universities of England namely Harrow and Cambridge. He completed his degree in the year 1910. Since Nehru was an average guy in his studies he was not much interested in law. He had an interest in politics. Though he later became a lawyer and practiced law in Allahabad High Court. At the age of 24, he got married to Smt. Kamla Devi. They gave birth to a daughter w...

Before the 1919 Jallianwalla Bagh tragedy, Gandhi had not at all visited Punjab. The mass murder,however, changed him everlastingly. It transformed him from a British Empire loyalist to arelentless opponent of British rule.The first major national campaign organised by Mahatma Gandhi was in opposition to the RowlattAct, which harshly limited civil liberties. This movement began with an all-India hartal, observed onSunday, April 6, 1919. Although he had once been an admirer of the British Empire, the political andsocial campaigner, Mahatma Gandhi, was moved to express his complete estrangement from ‘thepresent Government’ by the ‘wanton cruelty’ and ‘inhumanity’ shown by Dyer and others in thePunjab. Amritsar polarised British and Indian opinion and created a sore that still has the power tocause controversy and embarrassment over 60 years since British power in India finally came to anend. During a visit in 2005 the then British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, expressed his shame andsor...

Guru Nanak Dev was the founder of Sikhism and was a religious teacher and spiritual healer. His way of teaching and living life is one of the inspirational to all over the world. In India, the Sikh community is considered the fourth largest religious population. Also, it is the ninth-largest population when it comes to the world. Thus, Guru Nanak Jayanti is a festival that is widely observed across the world. It is observed for three consecutive days. TheGuru Nanak Jayati is one of the most crucial festivals in India, as well as all over the world. It is observed to memorize the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev. He was the first Guru and a great spiritual teacher. It falls on the months of October to November. He was born in the year 1469 in Pakistan. Guru Nanak Jayanti is observed with great excitement by the Sikhs. People decorate their homes and business shops at this festival. Devotees celebrate this day by decorating the Gurdwaras. Also, they serve food to everyone who visits the Gurud...

 A visit to a historical place is always an exciting experience. It is a fascinating adventure. I had one such experience during the last summer vacations, when I visited Amritsar. With my family, I reached Amritsar by train. After some rest, we undertook a visit to Amritsar. Amritsar is a historical city. We visited the Golden Temple first. The Golden Temple in Amritsar is the holiest shrine of the Sikh region. This Temple has been destroyed many times and had been rebuilt again. It was built during the reign of Akbar, who had great respect for all religions. The domes of the Temple are covered in gold.  Golden Temple of Amristar is also known as Harmandar Sahib or Darbar Sahib. It is a great pilgrimage centre of the Sikhs. The holy temple was completed under the direct control and supervision of Guru Arjan Dev. It's foundation stone was laid by a renowned Muslim divine, Mian Mir. It was given four doors, one in each direction. It has a large pool around it.  By noon, we...