subject: A Ncient Ruins Of India [print this page] Indian sub continent is also known as the land of contrasts as the brilliant Indian subcontinent is rich in history, heritage, nature and culture. There are many monuments and ancient sites built in the heart of the country before many centuries. Some of the ancient monuments are treasured as heritage sites and are taken care of since many years but in the midst of all this, there are many monuments which are ruined and we can find the ruins of those ancient sites. But they are also treasures for this land of heritage.
To start with the capital city of the country, Delhi, it was once the mughal capital and most of the monuments are housed in this city. There are many heritage sites in this place, some of them are properly maintained and some are left and can be seen as ruins. Hauz khas ruin is one of the ruins of the city. It is a beautiful ruined monument which has a wonderful lake in front of it. The view is very majestic. Another such ruined monument is the Tughlakabad fort, which is situated in the southern part of Delhi. One can only see the ruined left outs of the proper monument. It has covered the largest area amongst all the other monuments. It is visited by many tourists. The monument is now taken under the archaeological sites of India, so that it does not vanish.
Ajanta and ellora caves are ancient ruins only. They are situated in the western state of Maharashtra. The ellora caves are 34 temples and monasteries which honor Buddha, Hindu gods, and the complete nonviolence of Jainism. Rather than actual caves, many are carved-out rock buildings filled with thousands of intricate reliefs and sculptures. The Ajanta caves are made by the Buddhist monks who used hammers and chisels to dig 30 caves into the rock cliffs overlooking a river gorge. They embellished these monasteries and places of worship with intricate wall paintings and delicate carvings of Buddha and bodhisattva on walls and columns. The magnificent art also gives insights into Indian fashion, jewelry, musical instruments, and customs of the time.
Nalanda in Bihar was an ancient center of higher learning. The complex was built with red bricks and its ruins occupy an area of 14 hectares. The library of the Nalanda University was so vast that it is said that it kept on blazing for three months after the invaders set fire on it, they destroyed and ransacked the monasteries as well but today as an ancient ruin it is visited by many. There are various known and unknown ruined ancient monuments on the face of this country. Some are popular and are visited by many travelers.
