INDIA'S MONUMENTS
SRAVANABELAGOLA
Location: Sravanabelagola, Karnataka
Founded By: Chavundaraya
Founded In: 980 AD
Status: Tallest monolithic sculpture of the world
The Monolith of Gommateshwara is situated in Sravanabelgola, one of the most sacred Jain pilgrim centers in India. Considered to be the tallest monolithic sculpture in the world, Gommateswara statue is the pride of Karnataka. It is perched on top of the Indragiri hill and serves as the symbol of the grandeur of the Jain religion. The monolith dates back to the year 980 AD and was constructed by Chavundaraya, a minister and commandant of King Rachamalla of the Ganga dynasty.
GOL GUMBAZ
Gol Gumbaz dates back to the year 1656 and was built by Muhammad Adil Shah in his own lifetime. One of the most impressive monuments in Bijapur, the mausoleum is an enormous cube, which is adorned with octagonal seven storied towers. Crowning the towers are small rounded domes that are seen projecting at the corners. Each face of the Gol Gumbaz is flanked by three arches, with the central arch being huge in size. Bordering the central arch are two arches that are smaller in size.
A MAP OF GOL GUMBAZ, BIJAPUR
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| OUTLINE MAP TAKEN FROM GOOGLE AND DID CREATIVETY{PAINTING} |
GOLCONDA,HYDERABAD
Location: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Founded By: Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah
Founded In: 16th century
Golconda Fort is a magnificent monument, situated on the western periphery of the Hyderabad city. The fort was built under the patronage of Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, in the year 1525. The culture as well as splendor of the Nawabs is truly reflected in the architectural style of the Golconda Fort. Since the fort was built with infallible defenses, its architecture is considered to be military in its style. In the entire history of Golconda fort, it has never been known to fall to enemy attack.
