![]() We also watched the films in the museums showing our India’s tradition & freedom struggle. We learnt how photographs and documents are preserved in the museum. It was a unique experience to know about India’s freedom struggle. We paid our homage at the place ,because we saw last steps and gravestone where Gandhiji was assassinated. Visiting museums of Gandhi was very enlightening, we saw his life and activities through photographs of that time & read famous documents. His birthday on 2nd October is celebrated as International Non-Violence day all over the world as he used Truth and Non-violence against the British colonial rule and won freedom for the country. Gandhi Smriti - Mahatma Gandhi is the father of the nation. We observed the costumes, colours, life styles in paintings and appreciated the creativity of the artist. It was a learning experience and we were able to unfold and know our own country and world in a better way. ![]() Kalighat paintings from state of West Bengal showing gentry & ordinary people. We saw miniature paintings, Tanjore and Mysore traditional paintings generally made for devotional purpose. We also saw works of very famous Indian painters like Rabindra Nath Tagore, Jamini Roy, Raja Ravi Varma Amrita Shergill, M.F.Hussain etc. National Gallery of Modern Art–Located in Delhi, we visited the gallery to see important manuscripts, documents and of course paintings. It was an eye opener to visit the museum and was very helpful and enhanced our knowledge. The paintings depicted the stories from mythology and of famous kings and queens. They were made of natural colours and were meticulously made and displayed. They showcased past tradition, lifestyle, spirituality. These were in different styles and formats of Jaina, Pala, Sultanate, Malwa, Rajasthan, Mughal, Pahari ,Deccani, Tanjore style. Painting section taught a lot – we saw Miniature paintings made on paper ,bark, cloth etc. We saw manuscripts, documents in palm leaf, paper, cloth, written in ancient Indian and western languages, we also saw royal seals and signatures of famous rulers. Its collections include paintings, archaeological sources, manuscripts, coins, inscriptions, arms, weapons, decorative arts, antiques, documents etc. National Museum – Located in Delhi, the National Museum preserves, protects, conserves art objects and sources of Indian history. The iron pillar shows no signs of rust till date and we were left appreciating the progress in science, culture, art and architecture of our past. The Qutub Minar was built by Qutub-din-Aibak and later his successors Iltutmush added the stories and finally Firoz Shah constructed the fifth story. Its a UNESCO world heritage site visited by numerous tourist from around the world. Qutub Complex – This complex has important monuments like –Qutub Minar, Quwwat –ul-Islam Mosque, Alai Darwaza, Iron Pillar. The names of soldiers killed during the war. Soldiers who give their lives for the welfare of their country.The memorial bears Has an eternal flame which burns day and night to remind the nation of the India Gate – The foundation stone of the monuments was laid in 1919,It wasīuilt in the memory of Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for theīritish army during the first world war.It was built by Sir Edwin Lutyens, and ![]() National flag here and addresses the citizens. On 15 thĪugust, the independence day of India, Prime minister of India hoists the ![]() Sand stone and its construction was commissioned by Shah Jahan. Red Fort ( 1638A.D.)– Another UNESCO world heritage site, its built in Red It's a beautiful example of Mughal architecture. Monument is placed in the center of Persian-style garden with quadrilateral layout. Humayun’s Tomb ( 1565A.D.) - Humayun’s first wife Bega Begum ordered to build the tomb.
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