Whenever there is talk of a symbol of love, then the name of the Taj Mahal comes into everyone's mind, which was built by Shah Jahan after the death of his wife Mumtaz. This is a mausoleum which is also the seventh wonder of the world. Many historical monuments in India have a special identity in themselves. Many of these monuments are built in memory of women. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about these monuments built in the memory of women, which are known for their beauty and cultural heritage. Let's know about these monuments...
Taj Mahal
The construction of the Taj Mahal, which is said to be a symbol of love, started in 1632 and was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his Begum Mumtaz. Artisans were brought from different countries to make it, with whom about 22000 laborers were employed. There is also a legend about the Taj Mahal that all the laborers who built it had their hands cut off.
Bibi Ka Maqbara
Bibi Ka Maqbara is a Mughal period mausoleum in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It is also called the Taj Mahal of Maharashtra. Seeing this, you will think that you are seeing the Taj Mahal of Agra. Inspired by the Taj Mahal, Azam Shah, son of Aurangzeb and grandson of Shah Jahan, built a mausoleum in memory of his mother Dilras Banu Begum. It was built between 1651 and 1661. Many people also call it the Second Taj Mahal.
Jodha Bai's Tomb
It is said that Jodha Bai was the most beloved wife of Akbar. She was the most powerful woman in the Mughal Empire. In her memory, Jodha Bai's Samadhi, also known as Jodha Bai's Chhatri, was built in Agra. It is also known as the tomb of Mariam Uz Zamani. In his memory, his mausoleum was also built in Agra, which was recorded forever in the pages of history.
Padmavati Mausoleum
Many heroines were born in the land of Mewar, one of them was - Rani Padmavati, who threw herself in the blazing fire for the sake of protecting religion and dignity. In this kind, along with 16 thousand women, along with Rani Padmavati, she died by jumping into that fire. Where even today people bow their heads respectfully. This kund is known as Rani Padmavati Samadhi Sthal, which has been recorded in golden letters in the pages of history for birth after birth.
Tomb of Chand Bibi
Chand Bibi, also known as Chand Khatoon or Chand Sultana, was an Indian Muslim warrior. Chand Bibi is known as the woman who fiercely fought Akbar's army. There are many differences regarding this tomb. Some historians believe that this mausoleum was built by Aurangzeb and some believe that it was built by Aurangzeb's son Adil.
Tomb of Razia Sultan
Few people know about the mausoleum of Razia Sultan, the most powerful and first Muslim woman ruler of Delhi. There is a mausoleum built in the memory of Razia Sultan in the Kaithal district of Haryana. However, five bricks were raised from here and his tomb was taken to Delhi where his royal mausoleum was built. His mausoleum was built in Old Delhi. However, very few people visit here due to the narrow lanes. He is said to have ruled Delhi from 1236 AD to 1240 AD.
Tomb of Rani Laxmibai
The mausoleum of Rani Lakshmibai is located in Phoolbagh, Gwalior. It was built in memory of Lakshmibai, the great warrior woman of Gwalior. Let us tell you that Rani Laxmibai fought against the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Even today thousands of people come to see the mausoleum.