The National Archives of India (NAI) marked its 135th Foundation Day with an exhibition titled “Indian Heritage through Architecture,” inaugurated by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
The exhibition, running until March 16 at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, showcases India’s architectural evolution, spanning from the Indus Valley Civilization to modern governance structures. Visitors are taken on a journey through iconic landmarks, ancient urban centers, and spiritual sites.
The exhibition features India’s architectural marvels, including the grandeur of Chola dynasty temples, Mughal palaces, and British colonial rule. Spiritual sites such as the Ajanta and Ellora caves, Elephanta temples, and Kanheri caves are also highlighted.
India’s medieval period is showcased, with the fusion of Persian, Central Asian, and Indian styles during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal rule. Architectural wonders such as the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Jama Masjid are featured.
The exhibition also covers India’s engineering brilliance, including water palaces, stepwells, and historic markets. Notable buildings such as Fort St George, Victoria Memorial, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and India Gate are showcased.
In addition to the exhibition, the NAI launched “Thumb Printed: Champaran, Indigo Peasants Speak to Gandhi Volume III,” a rare collection of 423 testimonies from farmers who resisted colonial exploitation.
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