Emperor Ashoka, who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from ca. 269 BC to 232 BC, laid the foundations for the religious centre at Sanchi.
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Raju’s Guesthouse
Raju’s Guesthouse seems to have everything in place – an offbeat, serene, river side location, warm and homely service, fabulous food, and four lovely dogs.
Prince of Wales Museum
Prince of Wales Museum, one of the top museums in the country, houses a fabulous collection of priceless Tibetan and Nepali Art.
Location : Mumbai
Great Himalayan National Park
The Great Himalayan National Park, the newest addition to India’s National Parks, is home to more than 375 faunal species.
Location : Himachal Pradesh
Maitreya
Maitreya is a bodhisattva who, as per Buddhism, is to appear on Earth, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the world pure dharma.
Jama Masjid
This masjid is modelled on the great Omayyed Mosque in Damascus.
Itmad Ud Daulah : Mirza Ghiyas Beg’s Mausoleum
Itmad-ud-Daulah, was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, who had been given the title of Itimad-ud-Daulah (pillar of the state).
