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Monuments of South India | South India Monuments

The forts and monuments of South India are extremely triumphant in unfurling an entire world of historical, architectural, traditional, political, cultural, religious heritage and history of Deccan India.

The monuments in South India are known for their architecture and design all over the world. These monuments reflect the past, which is part of the ancient legacy. Great rulers and emperors, who are still remembered in the history of south India, established these monuments.

Every monument has a distinct construction and style of its own. There are some special features of these monuments, which make them different.

The way dome and the arches are constructed they look unique and very innovative; this is what makes them popular all over the world. So if you are in search of something different and interesting then the monuments of south India are the best place to visit.

The fort houses St. Mary's Church and Fort Museum. St. Mary's Church the oldest Anglican church in India. It was built in 1678-80 AD. The tombstones in its courtyard are the oldest British tombstones in India.

This ancient prayer house solemnized the marriages of Robert Clive and Governor Elinu-Yale, who later founded the Yale University in the States. The church is popularly known as the 'Westminster Abbey of the East'.

The Fort Museum exhibits the items of the British rule. This building was completed in 1795 and first housed the office of the Madras Bank. The hall upstairs was the Public Exchange Hall and served as a place for public meetings, lottery drawings and occasionally for entertainment.

These relics are the reminder of the British rule in India. The objects on display in the museum are the weapons, coins, medals, uniforms and other artifacts from Britain, France and India dating back to the British period.

The original letters written by Clive and Cornwallis make fascinating reading. One set of quaint period uniforms is displayed for viewing, as well. However, the piece de resistance is a large statue of Lord Cornwallis.

The first floor of the building has the banquet hall, which holds the paintings of the Governor of the Fort and other high officials of the Regime. The canons of Tipu Sultan decorate the ramparts of the museum. The 14.5 ft statue stands at the entrance near a stairway in the museum.

This statue was created by Charles Bank in England and then brought to India. The pedestal of the statue is carved with a disturbing scene depicting Tipu Sultan's emissary handing over Tipu's two sons as hostage in lieu of a ransom he was unable to pay to the British.

The cultural inheritance of South India comprise of assistances and influences of consecutive dynasties.

These monuments marked a unique blending of various styles of architecture ranging form prehistoric era to the present day.

Dravidian structural design of South Indian monuments seems splendid with fragile and sophisticated statuette on the walls and the ceilings.

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