Women's Day 2024: Top 5 Indian Monuments Built By Women

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Mohit Bisht

India is a land of rich cultural heritage and adorned with magnificent monuments. Here is a look at some Indian monuments built by women.

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Taj-ul-Masajid, Madhya Pradesh

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According to the district Bhopal’s website, it is one of the largest mosques in Asia. It was constructed under the initiative of Sultan Shah Jehan Begum of Bhopal.

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Itimad-ud-Daulah, Uttar Pradesh

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Situated along the serene banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, the magnificent tomb was commissioned by the famous Mughal empress Nur Jahan.

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Virupaksha Temple, Karnataka

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Queen Loka Mahadevi, wife of King Vikramaditya II, decided to build this temple following the triumphant military campaigns in Kancheepuram.

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Rani ki Vav, Gujarat

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Constructed in the 11th century under the patronage of Queen Udayamati, Rani ki Vav stands as a poignant tribute to her husband, King Bhimdev I.

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Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi

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A popular UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Humayun Tomb was built by the Mughal empress Biga Begum.

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