Buddhist, Sikh,Jain, and Islamic Architecture


Great Stupa of Sanchi



Ajanta Caves and some internal artifacts



The above pictures are scenes from the remnants of Nalanda University. This university (along with Taksha-Sila) is the first live-in university in the world. Invading Muslims tried to burn down this university and some of what remains are shown above.


Sikh’s Golden Temple in Punjab are shown in the above photograph and the pictures below. This is the holiest site for the Sikhs, who are mostly in the state of Punjab


Gurudwara Bangla Sahib


Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Delhi)


Palitana Jain Temple complex (Gujarat); Pillars from Palitana Temple is shown below


15th Century carving detail, Jain Temple. Ranakpur, India


Jain Temple, Bikaner (Rajasthan)


Jain Temple at Ranakpur

ISlamic Architecture


Taj Mahal, Agra. This is one of the Seven Wonders of the World


Humayun's Tomb, Delhi


Fatehpur Sikri Palace, Delhi

Some world famous Islamic structures in Delhi


Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site


Qutub-Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site


Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India


CHAR MINAR, HYDERABAD


Charminar at night