The Bada Imambara Lucknow : Bhulbhulayah

The Bada Imambara also called Asafi Imambara is a beautiful historical place located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Bada (in Hindi) means big and Imambara means a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari associated with the remembrance of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S.)ibn-e Ali (A.S), who had been martyred with his companions on 10th Muharram 61 AH (10th October 680) in Karbala. Generally Imambara contains Zarih, Alam and Tazia and a passage for Majalises. 

Bada Imambara, Lucknow

This beautiful splendid building was built by the 4th  Nawab of Awadh- Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula and the construction work was taken up in the year 1784. Construction of the Imambara was completed in 1791. It was designed by the Architect Hafiz Kifayatullah, a prominent Architect of that time through a competative process.

The excellent architecture of the complex represents Lucknavi Art and Culture. It is one of the last major projects not incorporating any European elements or the use of iron. The main Imambara consists of a large central hall containing the tomb of Asaf-ud-Daula. At 50 by 16 meters and over a height of 15 meters, it has no beams supporting the ceiling and is one of the largest such arched constructions in the world..The amazing hollow walls of the central hall  not only keeps it cool during summer  but also help to lighten the load of the structure.

Opposite view of Bada Imambara

Bhulbhulayah : The amazing upper part of the Imambara is known as Bhulbhulayah. There are eight surrounding chambers built to different roof heights, permitting the space above these to be reconstructed as a three-dimensional labyrinth with passages interconnecting with each other through 489 identical doorways. Known as a popular attraction, it is possibly the only existing maze in India and came about unintenionally to support the weight of the building which is constructed on marshy land. Asaf-ud-Daula also erected the 18 meter (59 foot) high Rumi Darwaza, just outside. This portal, embellished with lavish decorations, was the Imambara's west facing entrance.

The Golghar, Patna

The Gol Ghar

Description : The Golghar or Gol Ghar ("Round House") is a wonderful granary located at west of Gandhi Maidan, Patna (The Capital of Bihar State), India. It was built in 1786 by Captain John Garstin for the purpose of storing grains for the British Army. The building has a foundation of 125 m, and a height of 29 m. and pillar-less with a wall of thickness of 3.6 m at the base. One can climb atop the Golghar through the 145 steps of its spiral stairway around the monument.

The spiral staircase was designed so as to facilitate the passage of the coolies, who had to carry grain-bags up one flight, deliver their load through a hole at the top, and descend the other stairs.The top of the Golghar presents a wonderful panoramic view of the city and the Ganges flowing nearby. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in Patna.

One interesting fact about the Golghar is that never it been filled to its maximum capacity and there are no plans in future too. The reason for this is that due to oversight while construction of the Golghar, the doors were designed to open inside. Thus, if it is filled to its maximum capacity, then the doors will not open.

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The Great Wall of China

Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is consider among
Seven Wonders of the World

Description : The Great Wall of China is a wonderful Historical Place. It is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China in part to protect the Chinese Empire. Several walls were being built as early as the 7th century BC. Later joined together and made bigger, stronger, and unified. It is famous that the wall was built between 220–206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.

Little of that wall was remained. The majority of the existing wall was reconstructed during the Ming Dynasty. An archaeological survey found that the entire wall with all of its branches measure out to be 21,196 km.

The purpose of the Great Wall also included border controls, allowing the imposition of duties on goods transported along the Silk Road, regulation of trade and the control of immigration and emigration. Furthermore, the defensive characteristics of the Great Wall were enhanced by the construction of Signal Towers which were built upon hill tops, Troop Barracks, Garrison Stations, signaling capabilities through the means of smoke or fire.The path of the Great Wall also served as a Transportation Corridor.

It is said that Great wall is visible from the moon as well as it is also visible from low earth orbit. But there is no any authentic or scientific proof  still available.

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Historical Places : Red Fort India

Red Fort, India

Description : The Red Fort (Lal Qila) is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, located at Delhi, India, that served as the residence of the Mughal Emperors. The fort was the palace for Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's new capital, Shahjahanabad, the seventh city in the Delhi site. He moved his capital here from Agra. The fort is situated along the Yamuna River, which is surrounded by most of the walls. The construction of the Red Fort began in 1638 and was completed by 1648.

The Red Fort was originally referred to as "Qila-i-Mubarak" (the blessed fort), because it was the residence of the royal family. The walls of the fort open at six arched gates of which Lahore and Delhi gates were for the general public and Khizrabad Gate was for emperor's personal use. The Lahore Gate is the main entrance. Important Structures of the Forte is "Diwan-i Aam", Diwan-i Khas", and "Nehr-i Behisht". It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

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Taj Mahal - Seven Wonder of the World

The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal : A Love Story... 

Description : The beauty of  Seven Wonders of the World, The Tajmahal has been built by Emperor Shah Jahan of  Moghal Empire in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is located in Agra, India on the bank of river Yamuna. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen.Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the main architect to perform this great job. The Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.


The white marble building looks much beautiful in moonlight. It has a mix model of Persian and Moghal architecture. The huge tomb is the central focus of the entire complex of the Taj Mahal. The dome and Chatris are topped by a gilded finial, which mixes traditional Persian and Indian decorative elements. Main finial was originally made of gold but was replaced by a copy made of gilded bronze in the early 19th century. The finial is topped by a moon. Tourist from overseas come to see the beauty of Taj Mahal.

Also see the great historical monument, built by Shahjahan The Red Fort.