Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity, depicting Indian politician and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on the banks of the Narmada River in Narmada district in the Indian state of Gujarat, is currently the tallest statue in the world.
Which is the tallest monument in India?
Which is the tallest monument in India?
The Statue of Unity is 597 feet tall and is twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty. China's Spring Temple Buddha, which holds the title of tallest building in the world, is 100 feet taller. It is built on the Sadhu Island in Gujarat, which is surrounded by the waters of the Narmada River.
The Statue of Unity, in India, is the world's tallest statue that portrays Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, an Indian statesman and the primary domestic minister of unbiased India. This tremendous statue is positioned on a river island withinside the country of Gujarat, contrary the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Kevadiya Colony, Narmada District
Which is the national monument of India?
The India Gate is considered as National Monument of India.
Which Indian monument is the oldest monument in India?
The correct answer is Ajanta Caves. The Ajanta Caves are about 30 Paleolithic Buddhist cave monuments, dating from the 2nd century BCE to around 480 BCE, in the Aurangabad district of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
The Ajanta Caves are about 29 rock-cut Buddhist monument caves located in Maharashtra, India, dating back to the 2nd century BC. Excellent samples of depiction and craftsmanship related to Buddhism are found here. Along with these, live illustrations are also available
Who built the Ajanta caves and why?
The caves of Ajanta Ellora were built by the Hindu rulers, in which the Rashtrakuta rulers built caves of Hindus and Buddhists. In 1983 they were included in the World Heritage List.
How many types of caves are there in Ajanta?
Of the total 29 caves built in Ajanta, only 6, cave numbers 1, 2, 9, 10, 16, 17 are left at present. In these 6 caves, only cave number 16 and 17 are of Gupta period.
When were Ajanta caves made?
Ajanta caves were included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1983.
What is the specialty of Ajanta caves?
Ajanta caves have 24 Buddhist Viharas and 5 Hindu temples. Of all these, Cave 1, 2, 4, 16, 17 are the most beautiful and Cave 26 houses the famous reconstructed image of Buddha. All these caves have been excavated on almost U-shaped scarp of a steep rock whose height is about 76 meters.
Which is the most beautiful monument in the world?
First of all, let's talk about the Taj Mahal included in the 7 wonders of the world. You all know a lot about Taj Mahal. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz. The construction work of this historical monument, situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, started in 1632.