The Dupleix Palace is a historical landmark and architectural marvel that was built in the 1740s as the residential palace of Joseph Francois Dupleix, the former governor of Chandannagar or Chandernagore as it was … READ FULL STORY
Warren Hastings is a name etched in Indian history. He was Bengal’s first governor-general, between 1773 and 1785 CE. Located within the Belvedere Estate at 20, BJC Road, Alipore, Kolkata-700027, Belvedere House is where … READ FULL STORY
Did you know that Mumbai (previously Bombay) has its own historical castle? One of the most magical monuments of the city is the Bombay Castle, also known as Casa da Orta. It is one … READ FULL STORY
The Chittorgarh Fort or Chittor Fort is not just India’s but also Asia’s largest fort. Interestingly, the fort was ransacked not once but three times. Alauddin Khilji attempted to invade it in 1303, while … READ FULL STORY
Not everything can be measured accurately in terms of a specific value or price tag. The proud and imposing Asigarh Fort is one such prime example, nestled along the eastern bank of the lovely … READ FULL STORY
Hazarduari Palace is a landmark of sizable importance in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The palace was given to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for preservation in 1985 and sprawls over a huge area. It … READ FULL STORY
Cooch Behar Palace, also known as the Victor Jubilee Palace, is a key attraction in the city of Cooch Behar in West Bengal. This imposing structure has an illustrious historic and cultural legacy. The … READ FULL STORY
Located on MH SH 22 in Daulatabad, is the imposing and majestic Daulatabad Fort in Maharashtra. This famous fort, which is also known as Deogiri and Devagiri, is located in the Daulatabad village near … READ FULL STORY
Located at Devi Nagar in Karnataka’s Bellary (officially known as Ballari), the Bellary Kote or Bellary Fort holds a rich legacy within its ramparts. It is near-impossible to estimate the accurate value of this … READ FULL STORY
Ranthambore Fort is situated within the grounds of the Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur City, as the park was previously the hunting ground for the Jaipur royals till India’s independence. It is a … READ FULL STORY
Kolkata, the ‘city of palaces’, is home to some of the most gorgeous monuments, palaces and buildings that have become cultural, historical and social landmarks in their own right over the years. 12, Strand … READ FULL STORY
The National Library of India needs no introduction for bookworms and bibliophiles. One of the grandest, most elegant and prized national treasures of the country, the National Library is situated at Belvedere Estate in … READ FULL STORY
The Mysore Palace, one of India’s most historical and famous palaces is the pride of Karnataka and the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the erstwhile Mysore Kingdom. It is situated in the … READ FULL STORY
