Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Bada Bagh - India

At first glance this structure may look like a palace, that's what I thought it was, but this is actually a series of cenotaphs. These cenotaphs are nothing but tomb shaped structures which are locally referred to as Chhatris.
Bada Bagh is one of the most significant relics of India.

The art of constructing Chhatris began somewhere around the 17th century and lasted until the 20th century. The first cenotaph that marked its presence here was erected as a tribute to the Maharaja Jai Singh II. After that, different Chhatris were constructed, which differ widely in their sizes. Today, you could see them standing tall in two rows reflecting the power quotient and the social status of the members of the Royal family. If you look closely at the top of each Chhatri, there’s a small stone inscription there with the date and the name of the person to whom it has been commemorated. Very few of them have brief descriptions, as well. - in: https://www.thrillophilia.com

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