5 Famous Indian Monuments Built By Women In History

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Mohit Bisht

Several historic monuments and structures in India are known for their architectural elegance and rich socio-cultural heritage.

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Here are five famous iconic Indian monuments built by women that you can explore.

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Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal

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Itmad Ud Daulah, Agra

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The tomb of Itmad Ud Daulah was built by Nur Jahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, Mughal Emperor Akbar's treasurer.

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Rani Ki Vav, Patan

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Situated in Patan, Gujarat, Rani ki Vav is built on the banks of the Saraswati River. It was constructed by Rani Udaymati in memory of her husband, King Bhima 1, of the Solanki dynasty.

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Mohinishwara Shivalay Temple, Gulmarg

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It is situated in the middle of Gulmarg town in Kashmir valley and is also known as Maharani Shankar Temple. It was built by Maharani Mohini Bai Sisodia, wife of the king of Kashmir, Raja Hari Singh from the Dogra dynasty.

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Khayr al-Manazil, Delhi

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Situated in New Delhi, this historical mosque was built by Maham Anga, one of Emperor Akbar’s wet nurses and an influential woman in his court.

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