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Architecture and decorations :

The monument is surrounded by a great park.

A magnificent porch is decorated by floral pat-

terns which beautifully house the entrance.

Four white minarets majestically top this incre-

dible monument. Floral and geometrical pat-

terns decorate the wall and the ceiling. But we

can see splendid sculpted pillars too.

Slogan : The mausoleum of Akbar is the most specta

– cular, the greatest monument I have ever studied in

my entire life !!

Location : The mausoleum of Akbar is situated in the northern state of Uttar

Pradesh, 4 km north of Agra, on the road to Delhi in a city called

Sikandra.

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History : It’s a mausoleum and it was built for

the emperor Akbar ( 1556-1605 ).

Akbar, according to the tradition,

began the construction of his tomb but

it’s Jahanjir, his son, who finished it in

1613. It was constructed from white

marble and red sandstones.

The big tomb of Akber

The very beautiful decora-tions with floral patterns

Adélie Breuil 4°D


There are a lot of pilars, a high and magni-

ficient cupola, a spectacular and large

corridor, 4 big minarets and 8 splendid

towers. There is a beautiful garden.

The monument is decorated with geome-

trical patterns and splendid floral pat-

terns.

Slogan : IT’S THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PALACE I HAVE EVER SEEN

Location :

Umaid Bhawan is located in Jodhpur, in

Rajasthan, in northern India.

It was built on the Chittar Hill.

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History :

The construction of The Umaid Bhawan began in 1929 and

ended in 1943.

The construction took 15 years and more than 5000 men

built it.

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Umaid Bhawan and the garden

There are a geometrical patterns

inside the palace

Desciption of the architecture

The incredibly big fort is made u

p of red

sandstone. Four towers with be

autiful

pavilions frame the traditionna

l fort. We

can find a lot of palaces for a g

od or a

goddess in the fort. I don’t kno

w if there

are floral or animal paterns in

the pala-

ces. Many tourists can walk in

impressi-

ve gardens. The gardens consis

t of a pi-

turresquely long walkway, a lo

t of co-

lorful flowers and many colum

ns. There

aren’t any statues or mosaïc in

the fort

because the fort only consist i

n four to-

wers and a magnificient wall. S

i the Red

fort is a complex of buildings.

Location:Location:Location:Location: The Red Fort was built in the northern state of

Haryana, in Agra. The monument was built on the bank of the Yamuna river.

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History : The majestic emperor Shahajan moved the capital of India. He chose

Agra. The construction of the fort started in 1638 and finished in 1648.

It took 10 years to be completed.

Sort of mon

ument:

The Red Fo

rt is a fort

and it

includes p

alaces and

colorful

gardens.

4°D CHENIN Anaïs

The Red Fort is the most majestic temple The Red Fort is the most majestic temple The Red Fort is the most majestic temple The Red Fort is the most majestic temple

I have ever visited in Asia I have ever visited in Asia I have ever visited in Asia I have ever visited in Asia

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Architecture and decorations : the ka-

juraho temple has erotic sculptures.

The main decorations are statues of

animals and statues of men and wo-

men.This Temple has many details

and beautiful sculptures .

This temple hasn’t got colors because

it’s old.

The architecture is unique.

Slogan Slogan Slogan Slogan : The khajuraho temple is the most beautiful temple that I have : The khajuraho temple is the most beautiful temple that I have : The khajuraho temple is the most beautiful temple that I have : The khajuraho temple is the most beautiful temple that I have

ever seen because it is a very high temple and its sculptures have many ever seen because it is a very high temple and its sculptures have many ever seen because it is a very high temple and its sculptures have many ever seen because it is a very high temple and its sculptures have many

details and I like it.details and I like it.details and I like it.details and I like it.

Location : The Khajuraho Temple is in the Indian

state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located in

Chhatarpur district, 620 Km southeast of New

Delhi.

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The temple

History :The kajuraho Temple is very famous for tourists.

The Temple is the one of the most popular tourist destinations in

India.

The construction of the different buildings lasted 100 years because

they are very high and large.

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St Paul’s cathedral


St Paul’s cathedral is very large. The

great tower overhangs the monument.

The cathedral is surrounded by a lot

of small steeples. A porch houses a ma-

gnificent entrance. Tourists approach

this cathedral via a splendid garden.

A lot exceptionnal frescoes and stained

-glass windows decorate the interior of

the monument. The beautiful seats are

carved in wood.

Slogan : The most splendid cathedral I have ever seen !

Location : St Paul’s cathedral is in the eastern

state of West Bengal, in the city of Kolkatta.

St Paul’s Cathedral

The entrance of St Paul’s

History : The construction of St Paul’s cathedral began in 1839

and it ended in 1847. It took approximately 8 years to build it.

Bishop Daniel Wilson created this monument. An underground

bedroom houses the mausoleum of Bishop Daniel Wilson.

Audrey ENR

ICO 4°C

Description: Description: Description: Description: Mînâkshî’s Temple consists of three unforgettable pyramidal towers, two sanctuaries, a basin, and a room.

This monument is the most unusual and the most spectacular

temple I have ever imagined.

It’s the most colourful I have ever seen.

Location : Location : Location : Location : It’s in Tamil Nadu ( in the South of India), in the city of Agra.

Emeline FASOLATO 4°C

Sort of monument and Sort of monument and Sort of monument and Sort of monument and

history:history:history:history:

This monument is a temple with a

complex of buildings inside. It is

dedicated to the goddess

Mînakshî or Sundareshvara

(born with fish-shaped eyes and

a third breast), Shiva’s wife.

Every evening, the statue of the

goddess is brought to Shiva’s

sanctuary so that the deities can

sleep together. Once a year,

their wedding is celebrated.

Construction : Construction : Construction : Construction : The construction b

egan in 1560 and ended in 1680. B

ut it

took approximately 40 years to bu

ild it because the biggest part of t

he work

was made between 1623 and 1660

.

Saharastambha Mandapa with

thousand pillars

It’s a majestic room with 985

enthralling pillars and a chapel.

Pyramidal towers (3)

The three towers are covered by plenty of little statues.

Shiva’s tower has got a breathtaking golden cupola at its top ;

a statue of the goddess rests on Sundareshvara’s tower.

Shiva’s sanctuary and Mînâkshî’s sanctuary

The corridors are decorated by colourful

geometrical patterns. They are traditionally

surrounded by magnificent sculpted pillars (made

in stones).

The basin of the golden lotus

The basin is framed by a corridor and many

pillars. A splendid column and its base stand at

the centre of the basin.

This building houses an incredible golden lotus.

The Jahangir Mahal.

Architecture and decorations : Tourists arrive in front of the Jahangir Mahal via an impressive garden, which is divided into two incredible parts. The monument is impressively topped by two great pavilions ; a beautiful porch majesticaly stands above the entry. The palace is magnificently decorated by animal and floral patterns which are painted in warm co-lours.

Slogan : The Jahangir Mahal is the most visited palace in Orchhâ.

Location : The Jahangir Mahal is situated in the southern state of Uttar Pradesh, in the city of Orchhâ.

The Jahangir Mahal

The decorations of the Jahangir Mahal.

History : The Jahangir Mahal was built to receive the emperor Jehangir during his trips but he stayed there one night. It was built in 1626 by Vir Singh Deo.

Sort of monument : It’s a palace and it is made up of standstone.

Fiona Bouvier 4°C.

Architecture and decorations : Tourists can enter the majestic monument by three spec-

tacular gates with a lot of geometrical patterns. Inside , a

long corridor with many pillars surrounds a great cour-

tyard. The fort was built with red sandstone , from the

North of India. Around the fort , the walls are 2.5 killo-

meters long. We can see The Taj Mahal form the fort. Ma-

ny towers top the monument.

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Location : The Agra Fort is in

the northen state of Uthar

Pradesh , in the city of Agra ,

on the bank of the Yamuna

river , next to the Taj Mahal.

The Agra FortThe Agra FortThe Agra FortThe Agra Fort

History : The construction of the monument began in

1565. It took 8 years for the Agra Fort to be completed.

The monument was finaly finished in 1573. The fort was

built by Emperor Akban. This fort became a world

UNESCO heritage site in 1983.

A long corr

idor with m

any pilla

rs surrou

nds

a great co

urtyard.

Slogan : The Agra fort is the most majestic wonder I hace ever seen !

Majestic Gate with

geometrical patterns


Jaisalmer Fort is traditionnaly surrounded by plenty of

beautiful sandstone yellow towers decorated with magnifi-

cient brown geometrical patterns.

During the day,the walls of the fort change colours.

And the entrance becomes yellow in the morning, orange in

the afternoon and brown at night.

Many superb pavillions exceptinaly top the towers .

Under the Fort, thereis a large terrace where there are a

lot of traditional Indian houses.

Many stairs lead to the top of this incredible Fort.

Tourists can admire beautiful statues of gods, goddesses and

sacred animals and there are divers gods sculpted in pillars.

Location : Jaisalmer is a splendid fort in the North-West of India

in the western state of Rajasthan, in Jaislmer. It majesticaly stands in

the middle of incredible Thar desert on the impressive Triruta Hill.

Jaisalmer FortJaisalmer FortJaisalmer FortJaisalmer Fort

History :Jaisalmer Fort was built in 1156 and was finished in 1162. It took approximately 7 years to buid it.

It was built for the Roy Rajpout Jaisala.

This fort was built entirely in yellow sandstone.

It was part of many battles essentialy with the Mughals, and it’s one last princely bastion in

this country.

It stands 30 m above the city.

There are big walls to protect the fort from invasions.

Jaislmer Fort is one of the oldest and one of the biggest Fort in the world.

Slogan: Jaisalmer fort is one of the largest Fort I have ever seen in my life !!!! It was the most beautiful monument I have ever seen !!!!

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Architecture and decorations : The tomb is surroun-

ded by a giant lake.

This monument is covered with plenty of cupolas and

balustrades and there is even a staircase that goes

into this impressive lake.

But in the midlle of these wonderful cupolas there is

one giant cupola that makes the temple look even bet-

ter.

Inside there are lots of nice patterns like animal and

tree patterns

Slogan : THE MOST IMPRESSIVE PATTERNS EVER MADE

Location : Ser Shah Suri’s tomb is located in the north east of India in Bihar

in Sasaram.

Ser Shah Suri’s TombSer Shah Suri’s TombSer Shah Suri’s TombSer Shah Suri’s Tomb

History :Ser Shah Suri’s tomb was built between 1540 and 1545 and

was designed by Aliwal Khan .It became a world UNESCO heritage in

1993.

JOSHUA HUGOT 4°D

The inside of Ser Shah Suri’s tomb

Ser Shah Suri’s tomb from outside


Many Tourits approach the beautiful

monument via a walkway. The Jai Prakash

Yantra is formed by two magnificent hollow

hemispheres which are 8.25m wide. It was

constructed entirely from marble and sand.

With some circles drawn on the monument,

we can follow the route of the sun on the zo-

diac and work out the incredible height and

the position of planets. A little piece of metal

is hung in the middle of the mesmerizing he-

misphere by two cables.

The shadow of the piece shows the position of

the sun. There are some corridors between

two stunning blocks of marble and resear-

chers can read the datas and the results.

Slogans: It’s the strangest monument, I know.

But It’s the most beautiful monument I have ever seen.

Location :

The Jantar Mantar majestically stands in the

north-west of India, in the splendid city of New Delhi.

Jantar MantarJantar MantarJantar MantarJantar Mantar

History :

The monument was built at the beginning of the XVIIIth

century. It was a set of twenty fixed monuments, as the Jai Prakash

Yantra.

Sort of monument:

This is a great astronomical observatory. Many

tourists can visit exeptionally varied monuments.

The Jantar Mantar was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II.

NGUYEN Laura 4°D

It’s the hemisphere with the piece of metal.

Two hemispheres surrounded by other observatory instruments.

There are corridors between two blocs from marble.

Photo :

Architecture and

decorations :

It is very big and so beauti-

ful with a lot of statues and a

lot of floral and animal pat-

terns. Its very incredible !! A

lot of light surrounds the

statues in the corridor. It

was built in marble and there

are mosaïcs on the floor.

Slogan : Slogan : Slogan : Slogan : This is the most beautiful monument I have This is the most beautiful monument I have This is the most beautiful monument I have This is the most beautiful monument I have everevereverever seen !seen !seen !seen !

Location : Ajanta caves is a Buddhish

temple carved in a magnificent

montain near Agra.

AJANTA CAVES

Photo: History : It became a UNESCO world

heritage in 1982. It was built

in the XV th century by 2000

people and 100 elephants !

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The splendid monument and the city of Johdpur. The splendid monument and the city of Johdpur. The splendid monument and the city of Johdpur. The splendid monument and the city of Johdpur.

Architecture and decorations : Architecture and decorations : Architecture and decorations : Architecture and decorations :

A lot of windows decorate the specta-A lot of windows decorate the specta-A lot of windows decorate the specta-A lot of windows decorate the specta-

cular monument. Seven traditionnal ga-cular monument. Seven traditionnal ga-cular monument. Seven traditionnal ga-cular monument. Seven traditionnal ga-

tes decorate the fort too. tes decorate the fort too. tes decorate the fort too. tes decorate the fort too.

The fort is entirely constructed from The fort is entirely constructed from The fort is entirely constructed from The fort is entirely constructed from

red sandstone.red sandstone.red sandstone.red sandstone.

All the magnificent doors are majesti-All the magnificent doors are majesti-All the magnificent doors are majesti-All the magnificent doors are majesti-

cally decorated with sculptures. The cally decorated with sculptures. The cally decorated with sculptures. The cally decorated with sculptures. The

fort is impressively decorated with fort is impressively decorated with fort is impressively decorated with fort is impressively decorated with

mesmerizing paintings ! mesmerizing paintings ! mesmerizing paintings ! mesmerizing paintings !

In the courtroom of the great maharaja, In the courtroom of the great maharaja, In the courtroom of the great maharaja, In the courtroom of the great maharaja,

the splendid ceiling is painted in gold.the splendid ceiling is painted in gold.the splendid ceiling is painted in gold.the splendid ceiling is painted in gold. Slogan : Slogan : Slogan : Slogan : The fort of Meherangarh is The fort of Meherangarh is The fort of Meherangarh is The fort of Meherangarh is

the most impressive, the most the most impressive, the most the most impressive, the most the most impressive, the most

exceptionnal and the greatest exceptionnal and the greatest exceptionnal and the greatest exceptionnal and the greatest

monument I have ever visited in monument I have ever visited in monument I have ever visited in monument I have ever visited in

India ! India ! India ! India !

Location : Location : Location : Location : The Fort of Meherangarh is in the North The Fort of Meherangarh is in the North The Fort of Meherangarh is in the North The Fort of Meherangarh is in the North ———— West of India, in Rajasthan, West of India, in Rajasthan, West of India, in Rajasthan, West of India, in Rajasthan,

next to Pakistan. It is next to Johdpur too. The fort is constructed on the top of a next to Pakistan. It is next to Johdpur too. The fort is constructed on the top of a next to Pakistan. It is next to Johdpur too. The fort is constructed on the top of a next to Pakistan. It is next to Johdpur too. The fort is constructed on the top of a

high steep hill (called Meherangarh), 120 meters high.high steep hill (called Meherangarh), 120 meters high.high steep hill (called Meherangarh), 120 meters high.high steep hill (called Meherangarh), 120 meters high.

The Fort of MeherangarhThe Fort of MeherangarhThe Fort of MeherangarhThe Fort of Meherangarh

A lot of windows are carved in the red A lot of windows are carved in the red A lot of windows are carved in the red A lot of windows are carved in the red

sandstonesandstonesandstonesandstone.

History : History : History : History : The construction of this splendid monument started in 1459.The construction of this splendid monument started in 1459.The construction of this splendid monument started in 1459.The construction of this splendid monument started in 1459.

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Architecture and decorations : Architecture and decorations : Architecture and decorations : Architecture and decorations :

Many tourists approach the monument via a great walkway. The ma-

gnificently colorful garden is divided into a lot of parts. It splendidly rests

on an incredible platform. Breathtaking stairs lead to the impressive terra-

ce. A magnificent cupola tops two towers. The towers are surrounded by a

terrace. The stunnig monument includes a mesmerizing garden, the great

mausoleum and other little tombs.

The mausoleum is made up from bricks, marble and standstone. The colorful

walls are painted in red and yellow. Impressive geometricals patterns are

carved in the great walls. The incredible windows are made up from iron

with floral patterns. In the beautiful monument where the tomb is the

ground is decorated with white and black geometrical patterns.

The magnificent tomb.

Location : Location : Location : Location : The mausoleum of Humayun is a big tomb. It’s in

the northern state of Delhi. It’s on a roadside.

The Mausoleum of HumayunThe Mausoleum of HumayunThe Mausoleum of HumayunThe Mausoleum of Humayun....

History : History : History : History : The construction of the monument began in 1570. It took 8 years

for the monument to be completed.

In 1993, the monument became a Unesco World Heritage Site. It’s a

complex of buildings.

Sort of monument: Sort of monument: Sort of monument: Sort of monument: The mausoleum of Humayun is a romantic

monument . It was built by his wife when he died

so she was very sad.

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The spectacular mausoleum.

It’s the most beautiful monument I have ever seen.

It’s the biggest monument I have ever visited.

Architecture and decorations : This monu-

ment was constructed entirely from stones.

The majestic monument is divided into two

parts: the first part consists of twelve pictu-

resque statues of horses wich lead to the se-

cond part.

A lot of columns top the platform and in this

columns many statues of humans are carved.

The traditionnal gate is topped by a porch and

is framed by two impressive statues of lions.

The Sun Temple is surrounded by a colourful

garden.

Tourists approach the temple via the garden

and there are stairs to go up on the impressive

base.

A splendid satue of Surya is carved inside the

monument.

The Sun Temple is topped by a pyramidal roof.

Slogan : The most romantic temple I have ever seen !!

The greatest temple in India !!

Location : The Sun Temple is in Eastern India,

in Konark, in Orissa; 3km far from the bay of

Bengal.

The Sun TempleThe Sun TempleThe Sun TempleThe Sun Temple

History :The Sun Temple was built in the 13 th century, by the Narasimhadeva king.

In 1984, it became a UNESCO world

heritage site.

This temple is a majestic hindu temple

dedicated to Surya, the sun god.

Marie Jacquin 4°D

Léa Maïnas 4°C

Photo Architecture and decorations :

The great Stupa is a majestic dome made of stones.

It is surrounded by a terrace and tourists approach the ma-

gnificent monument which is surronded by an unusual wall via

a long walkway.

A fantastic and romantic arch which is decorated with beauti-

ful animals patterns stands in front of all the entrances of the

building.

And a little steeple tops the monument.

The most unusual monument I have ever seen!

Location : Sanchi is a small village in India, situated in the North East of Bhopal in Madya

Pradesh. The stupa is built at the top of a hill, Its numerous stones house a statue of Bouddha. It

is a Bouddist and Jaïn temple.

The Great Stupa of Sânchî. The Great Stupa of Sânchî. The Great Stupa of Sânchî. The Great Stupa of Sânchî.

Photo

History : After the death of Bouddha, his relics were separed in eight parts. These parts were given to the

kings who were here.

They were put in first stupas. But all stupas have relics: they are classified in 3 parts:

-The Datu-chaitya; which houses relics.

-The Paribhoga-chaitya; which houses objects of Bouddha.

-The Darma-chaitya ; which exhibits the buddhist religion.

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The numerous tourists approach the fascinating mo-

nument via a long walkway made of marble.

The Golden Temple is a splendid monument made in

gold and copper. The top part of the building was

constructed entirely in gold.

Four magnificent entrances are on each side of the

temple. The beautiful monument rests on the greatest

platform and a balustrade surrounds the terrace.

One big cuplola rests on the roof and four small

cupolas surround this one.

This is a beautiful temple, it’s decorated with floral

patterns and exeptional calligraphy.

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Slogan : This mesmerizing monument is

the prettiest I have ever seen.

The most unforgettable

building and the richest I have

ever visited. !

Location :

The golden temple is in the north-west

of India, in Punjâb, in the center of the

Amrit Sarovar basin.

History :

The Golden

Temple is a

beautiful m

onument.

Its construtio

n was order

ed by Gurû

Arjan, the

5th spiritual

master of the

Sikhs.

Construction :

The contruction of the

monument started in 1573

and it ended in 1601. Wor-

kers laboured for 28 years

to build it.

Indians are on the terrace :

Description and architecture :

The incredible courtyard leads to the magnificent entran-

ce which is housed by an enthralling porch. The great

garden frames the monument. The building is framed by

four majestic minarets which are breathtakingly topped

by pavilions. The mausoleum is incredibly framed by the

spectacular cupola.

Slogan :

The most magnificent monument I have ever seen !

Location :

The Gol Gumbaz is in Bijapur.

The Gol Gumbaz

The Gol Gumbaz :

History :

The construction of monument began in 1627 and ended in 1656. It took approximately 30 years to build it. The big tomb

was built by workers and Turkish architects.

Sort of Monument :

It is a mausoleum and it was built to house the tomb of Mohammed Adil

Shah.

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Impressive Impressive Impressive Impressive

mosaics.mosaics.mosaics.mosaics.

Description and architecture:

Tourist approach the majestic monu-

ment via a splendid walkway.

The magnificent Fort has got plenty

of colorful and beautiful rooms.

Amber Fort is incredibly decorated

with great sculpted pillars, impressive

mosaics and exceptional floral pat-

terns .

Slogans: The best Fort I have ever visited !

The most incredible monument I have ever seen !

Amber Fort

Amber Fort on the bank of a

river .

History: The construction of Amber Fort began in 1592.

Sort of monument: It’s a fort which was built 11 km far

from Jaipur.

Location: Amber Fort is a monument in the northern

state of Rajasthan on the bank of a river.

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sculpted sculpted sculpted sculpted

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The top of the

Mahabodhi temple

History :

This is the oldest monument made enti-

rely of bricks. It was built in the V th

century, during the reign of Guptas.

Tourists approach the temple via a ma-

gnificent way. The monument splendidly

rests on a platform and it stands on an

incredible terrace. At the top of the Maha-

bodhi temple, there is a breath-taking pavil-

lion. The construction is framed by

four towers. At the tof of these to-

wers there are splendid pavillions.

Location :

The Mahabodhi temple is in the Northern state of Bihar, in

the city of Bodhgaya.

The Mahabodhi TempleThe Mahabodhi TempleThe Mahabodhi TempleThe Mahabodhi Temple

Architecture and decoration :

This monument is entirely made of bricks and there are a lot of geometrical

patterns. This is a geometrical

construction.

Sort of monument :

This is a complex of majestic temples honoring the life of

bouddha.

Slogans :

This is the best monument I have ever seen.

This is the most baeutiful monument I have ever seen.

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Architecture and decoration

Tourists approach the monument

by a splendid walkway. The

impressive pavilion stands on the

top of the minaret. In the Qutub

Minar the steps leads to the

pavilion. It was built entirely in

stones. In the Qutub Minar, there

are geometrical patterns and cal-

ligraphy. A spectacular cathedral

stands next to the Qutub Minar. A

beautiful garden leads to the Qutub

Minar.

Slogan : records suggests that it’s the

biggest minaret in India. The most

beautiful monument I have ever visited and

seen.

Location : Qutub minar is a

magnificent towe

r in

Delhi, in Rajasta

n in the north o

f India.

Qutub Minar

History : The construction of the monument began in 1192. It

took approximatively 172 years to build it. The monument

was finally finished in 1364.

Sort of monument : It’s an incredible

minaret and an ancien city. It’s a complex of

buildings.

Victor Grosse 4°D


Many tourists approach the majestic monu-

ment via a colourful garden which is divided

into two parts. The enthralling Taj Mahal

rests on a great platform and is surrouned by a

splendid terrace. The base is surrounded by a

impressive ballustrade. A porch houses the en-

trance. An arch tops the high gate. This big

tomb is framed by four minarets which are

topped by mesmerizing pavilions. Four other

pavilions rest on the roof of the building and

frame the cupola which tops the monument.

Slogan :

The most beautiful and the biggest mausoleum

humans have ever built !

Location :

The Taj Mahal is in the Northern state of Uttar Pradesh,

in the city of Agra, on the bank of the Yamuna river.

The Taj Mahal

History :

The Taj Mahal was constructed entirely from white marble which was brought

from Makrana in Rajasthan. The construction of the monument began in 1633 and

ended in 1653. It took approximatly 20 years to build it . For the construction

20,000 people built the Taj Mahal and 1,000 elephants helped them.

The Taj Mahal was recognized

by the UNESCO as a world site

heritage.

Sort of monument : It is a mausoleum and it was built for the wife of the emperor when she died and because the emperor was very sad.

Exquisite colourful decorations

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