East Indian Traveller
Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is an observatory, created for the purpose of studying the universe in 1734 AD. A collection of multiple astronomical instruments, Jantar Mantar, is a testament to not only the scientific prowess of the Rajputs, but also provides a glimpse of the hunger of knowledge our ancestors had.
Flush with historic monuments and ruins, the small town of Murshidabad, is a treat for any history buff. The colonial era structures that dot the town, offers a different and unique experience as such architecture is not seen anywhere else in India.
West Bengal has had a rich history of terracotta temples, which are sprinkled throughout the state. The most popular ones among these are in Bishnupur, however Baranagar near Murshidabad is a hidden ge, in that regard which also has a fair share of these terracotta masterpieces.
A remnant of the Nawabi times of India, Hazarduari Palace is the most prominent landmark of Murshidabad, West Bengal. This monument and the town itself is like a time capsule, that transports anyone visiting this place to it’s glorious past, when this palace used to be the centre of the whole Bengal Province.
The Odisha Maritime Museum, is a repurposed colonial structure, that during the British rule acted as a maritime workshop for inland water communication of the Bengal Presidency (state of Bengal, Odisha and Bihar). Built in 1867, this building now houses, more than 10 galleries showcasing the rich maritime history of the state.
As intriguing as it might be Hawa Mahal, or the Palace of
Wind, one of the most photographed monument in the world, is not at all a palace. It is in fact a viewing gallery meant for the royal ladies, to view the city while remaining out of the sight of the public. This is why it is the most ornate purdah.
East Indian Traveller