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Kamlapati Mahal- Bhopal

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Kamalapati Palace is located on the bridge, between the larger and the smaller lake of Bhopal. Built in 1722, it is named after Rani Kamlapati the widow Gond ruler of Nizam Shah, Chief of Ginnorgarh. #KamlapatiMahal

Taj-ul- Masjid Bhopal

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Taj-ul-Masjid is the largest mosque in India, it means 'The Crown of Mosques', The construction of the mosque was initiated by Nawab Shah Jahan Begum of Bhopal during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar and continued to be built by her daughter Sultan Jahan Begum, till her lifetime. But the mosque was incomplete due to lakh of funds. After a long lay-off, its construction began once again in 1971 and was completed by 1985. The entrance (eastern) gate was renovated grandly using ancient motifs from circa 1250 Syrian mosques by the contribution of the Emir of Kuwait to commemorate the memory of his departed wife. #tajulmasajid

Sanchi Stupa- MP

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Sanchi Stupa is one of the oldest stone structures in India built during the Mauryan period. The foundation stone of Shanti Stupa was laid by one of the greatest emperors of India, Ashoka, the instigator of the Maurya dynasty. He commissioned the inception of Stupas to redistribute the mortal remains of Lord Buddha in the third century BCE. This huge hemispherical dome is 54 ft. high, comprising of a central chamber where the relics of Buddha have been placed. #SanchiStupa

Bhimbetka Rock shelters- MP

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The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life in India and evidence of Stone. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that consists of seven hills and over 750 rock shelters, The rock shelters and caves provide evidence of human settlement and the cultural evolution from hunter-gatherers to agriculture, and Some of the Bhimbetka rock shelters feature prehistoric cave paintings, These cave paintings show themes such as animals, early evidence of dance and hunting from the Stone Age Bhimbetka site has the oldest-known rock art in India. #BhimbetkaRockShelters

Ghanta Ghar- Jodhpur

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Ghanta Ghar is a prominent landmark in Jodhpur; it was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh between 1880 and 1911. The vibrant Sardar Market is close to the tower, and narrow alleys lead from here to a bazaar selling vegetables, spices, Indian sweets, textiles, silver and handicrafts. #GhantaGhar

Masuriya Hill- Jodhpur

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Masuriya Garden extended over massive Masuriya Hill of Jodhpur gives 360 degrees panoramic view.  The garden has got lush green plants and colourful flowers. The garden is also known as Veer Durgadas Garden as the garden houses the statue of Veer Durgadas Statue. There is a beautiful temple dedicated to the deity Baba Ramdev near the garden.  The temple is situated near the garden. #MasuriyaHill