By: Niharika Khurana
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These seven magnificent monuments, built by visionary queens and empresses, stand as enduring symbols of power, devotion, and architectural brilliance.
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Each structure reflects the legacy of the women who shaped history through extraordinary craftsmanship.
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Before the Taj Mahal, Empress Bega Begum built this grand tomb for Humayun. Its carvings, Persian domes, and lush gardens set the precedent for later Mughal architecture.
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Queen Udayamati built this stepwell, now a UNESCO site, as an underground gallery of sculptures. Its intricate carvings depict mythological tales and celestial beings.
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Queen Lokamahadevi built this temple to honor her husband's victory. With its towering gopuram, intricate carvings, and sacred elephants, it remains a cultural landmark in Hampi.
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Called the 'Baby Taj,' this white marble mausoleum was Empress Nur Jahan's tribute to her father. Its inlay work, jaali screens, and floral motifs influenced the Taj Mahal.
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Shah Jahan Begum planned this as one of India's largest mosques. With pink sandstone domes, towering minarets, and a vast courtyard, it showcases Indo-Islamic grandeur.
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Built by Rani Chennabhairadevi, the ‘Pepper Queen,' this fort was a vital coastal stronghold. Its high ramparts, tunnels, and location shaped maritime trade and battles.
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Rani Rashmoni built this riverside temple for all. Dedicated to Goddess Kali, it remains one of Kolkata's most revered sites, drawing thousands of devotees and tourists yearly.
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