Steeped in history
August is quite a monumental month for India with two important dates in it. The first is August 8, which is the anniversary of the Quit India Movement, and the other is of course August 15, which is India’s Independence Day. India is home to not only diverse cultures and people but also varieties of buildings steeped in history, many of which blend and mingle with the new modern buildings. Palaces, forts, places of worship, intricate memorial tombs… India has them all. While many are tourist hotspots, some structures are still in use. Like the Red Fort. Every year the Prime Minister addresses the people of India on Independence Day from its ramparts.
Here’s a game for you. The following images contain some famous historic monuments in India. But the second image has a few differences. Can you spot them all? Once you’re done, see if you can recognise the different structures in the pictures.
