List of Important Historical Places in India from Alphabet T - Z
Taj Mahal (Uttar Pradesh): Erected by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz. It has been estimated
that the cost of it was about Rs. 3 crores at that time. It is tear drop on the cheek of eternity. It was designed
by Shiraz (Iranian Architect). Over 20,000 men were employed for its construction for over twenty years. The
environmentalists fear that the beauty of the Taj would be marred, with the Mathura Oil Refinery going into
full operation.
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh): It has a monastery of the Mahayana sect of Buddhists built in 17th century.
Still it is the centre of religious life and rituals in the region. It is a treasure home of old scriptures, priceless
images and painted tapestries.
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu): Popularly known as granary of South India. It was once the capital of the Cholas.
Famous for Brihadeeswara temple, a Hindu temple. It was built by Rajaraja, the great.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): The Capital City of Kerala State. Padmanabha Temple is here.
