Indian cultural history spans more than 4500 years. India is known for its religious diversity, with Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Islam, Christianity and Jainism among the nation's major religions.
Art & Architecture:
Taj Mahal is first architecture which comes to mind, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife Mumtaz. Located in Agra, it is one of world's most celebrated structure. Also, is one of the seven wonders of the world.
Its construction began in 1632 and entire structure and surrounding buildings were completed by 1648. Taj Mahal has designs relating to Persian and earlier Mughal Architecture. Structure is of white marble standing on square plinth and consists of symmetrical building with an arch shaped doorway.
Tourism:
Taj Mahal attracts many tourists across the globe. More than a million tourists visit in an annual year. With October, November and February being cooler months, it attracts more visitors.
Other monuments like Varanasi Ghats, Harmandir Sahib, Mahabodi Temple, Brihadishwara Temple, Shore Temple, Bahai Temple, Hawa Mahal, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus or Victoria Terminus, Victoria Memorial, Ajanta Caves, Char Minar, Gateway of India, Gol Gumbaz, Hampi, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar, Mysore Palace and so on..
Literature:
Early literary writings in India i.e., 1700 BCE and 1200 CE were in the Sanskrit language. Epics like Mahābhārata and Ramayana were works in Sanskrit literature. Developed in South India, the Sangam literature consisted of 2,381 poems & is regarded as a predecessor of Tamil literature.
Tamil Literature:
Refers to literature in Tamil language. It spans more than 2000 years. Contributors to the literature has been from Tamil people from South India which includes Tamil Nadu. History of literature follows history of Tamil Nadu which follows social, political and cultural trends of various reigns.
Courtesy:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India#CITEREFHeehs2002
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal#cite_note-7
Hoiberg, D.; Ramchandani, I. (2000), Students' Britannica India: Select Essays, Popular Prakashan, ISBN 978-0-85229-762-9
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_literature
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