British Cemetery is situated near Raj Bhavan around 7 km from Panaji and 4 km from Miramar. It was constructed in 1802 and has 47 tombstones and 56 gravestones of sepulchral relics. Considered as the only remain of the British occupation of Goa during the Napoleonic period, it is around 180 years old. The British Cemetery at present is managed by the Directorate of Archives and Archaeology.
Chapora Fort, which is situated on Anjuna-Beach in Goa, is one of the famous sightseeing attractions among travellers. The Chapora Fort was built by Adil Shah, the ruler of Bijapur and therefore, the fort has been named as the town of Shah that is Shahpura.
The fort was built in order to keep a watch on Hindu raiders who wanted to set up their territory in Goa. Around 1617, the Portuguese rebuilt the fort and made underground tunnels in order to escape at the time of any emergency. After the rule of the Portuguese, Chapora Fort was never occupied again by any ruler and was abandoned.
Fort Aguada was constructed by the Portuguese in the early 16th century. Built with an aim to prevent Goa from the attacks of the conquerors, the fort was bounded by huge walls from every corner. Apart from this, the threat of enemies entering via River Mandovi, played a vital role in securing the fort on all sides.
Owing to its beautiful architecture and surrounding beauty, the fort attracts thousands of visitors every year. From the top of the fort, a view of adjoining beaches situated on the borderline of the state of Maharashtra is available.
The fort also houses a citadel, which possess an orbicular lighthouse tower, constructed in the year 1864. Cabo Raj Niwas can be observed from the top of the lighthouse.
The Gate of the Palace of Adil Shah is a gateway of basalt pillars and consists of a horizontal lintel resting on pillars decorated with mouldings. The Palace of Adil Shah was residence of the Portuguese Governors till 1695 and was afterwards used by them on festive occasions. The dilapidated building was demolished in 1820 for constructions of houses and only the gate remained. The architecture of the gate is purely Brahmanical is style and it suggests Indo-Muslim influences.
The Viceroy's Arch was built by Viceroy Francisco da Gama, the grandson of Vasco da Gama. A statue of Vasco da Gama, resplendent in his royal uniform, can be seen on top of the arch. Built of laterite stone, the original arch collapsed in 1948 and it was subsequently restored in 1954. Tradition has it that on taking office, all viceroys made the procession under the arch where they would be given the ceremonial key to the city and Goa.
A historical site, 4 kms south of Pondicherry, which revealed local trade with Romans as early as 2nd century B.C. Some even believe Roman settlements existed. Wine seems to have been a major import as excavated amphora jars suggest. In return, textiles, precious stones and shell-jewellery left these shores. Moreover, you'll still find the amazing ruins of an 18th century French Jesuit Mission House here. It was abandoned in 1783.
This is the tomb of 2nd Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. After the Indo-Pak was of 1965. Shastriji went to Tashkent in Russia on peace mission. In 1966 his last rites was performed here.
Tughlaqabad was a magnificent fort when built by Ghiasuddin Tughlaq in 1324. But soon after his death it became a deserted, haunted place. But the great fort & city was never lived in and still has scarce human habitation. This fort was built within four years between 1321 and 1324. It contained a vast number of buildings, mosques, palaces, towers, and tanks surrounded by mammoth bastions. In fact Ghiyasuddin had selected this site for the fort when he was a mere soldier. But soon it became a deserted, and a haunted place.
Representing the last phase of the Mughal style of architecture, Safdarjang's Tomb stands in the centre of an extensive garden. Built in 1753 by Nawab Shauja-ud-Daula to house the remains of his father, who was a minister in the Mughal court, the tomb is referred to as the "last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture." It shows how the grace and simplicity of he Mughals had been overtaken by decadence. The tomb also has a mosque.
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The mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, after ruling from Agra for elleven years, decided to shift to Delhi and laid the foundation stone of the Red Fort in 1618. It is called so because of the red stone with which it is built, the Red Fort is one of the most magnificent palaces in the world. India's history is also closely linked with this fort. It was from here that the British deposed the last Mughal ruler, Bahadur Shah Zafar, marking the end of the three century long Mughal rule. It was also from its ramparts that the first Prime Minister of India, pandit Jawharlal Nehru, announced to the nation that India was free form colonial rule.
The only open entrance is Lahore Gate, on the west side.
Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk