5 famous Indian Monuments Built By Women in History

By- Naiteek Bhatt

Several historic monuments and structures in India are known for their architectural elegance and rich socio-cultural heritage.

Here are Five famous iconic Indian monument's built by Women that you can explore.

Located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, Virupaksha Temple is one of the largest monuments in Pattadakal. It was built by Queen Lokamahadevi in the 8th Century to commemorate the victory of her husband Vikramaditya II over the Pallavas.

Virupaksha Temple Pattadakal

The tomb of Itmad Ud Daulah was built by Nur Jahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg Mughal Emperor Akbar's treasurer.

Itmad Ud Daulah Agra 

Situated in Patna, Gujarat, Rani in Vav is built on the banks of the saraswati River. It was constructed by Rani Udaymati in memory of her husband, King Bhima 1, of the Solanki dynasty.

Rani Ki Vav Patna

It is situated in the middle of Gulmarg town in Kashmir valley and is also known as Maharani Shankar Temple. It was built by Maharnai Mohini Bai Sisodia, wife of the king of Kashmir, Raja Hari Singh from the Dogra dynasty.

Mohinishwara Shivalaya Temple Gulmarg

Situated in New Delhi, this historical mosque was built by Maham Anga, one of Emperor Akbar's wet nurses and an influential women in his court.

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