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Let Us Peep Into The Chapters Of Bygone EraDo you want to get away from the clutches of regular and routine holiday destinations? The best historicalplaces in South India enlighten you about the enriching cultural history of India, but also divert you fromsame old holiday spots. India holds a remarkable stature in the world with its glorious and flourishingbeliefs, art, culture, literature and most prominently history. Amidst the series of historical places in SouthIndia, we are here with top seven historical places lying in the lap of southern portion as mentioned below.

Hyderabad: The land of Nizams

Capital city of Telangana, Hyderabad is known for its enormously rich and distinctive historical culturalaround the city. The city was established by Qutub Shahi supremacy and was detained by ambitious Mughalemperor Aurangzeb in 1948. The place is highly popular for its imperial mosques, great palaces, monumentalforts, museums and lakes. The grandeur of the city can be cherished while visiting historical places likeCharminar, Faluknuma Palace, Mecca Masjid, Golconda Fort and Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad.

Travel around the Remnants of Vijayanagara

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The former capital of Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi is a village in Northern Karnataka that holds a rich history.It is situated on the banks of river Tungabhadra and was named amongst the leading and richest cities in theworld at the time of its peak.   Being tagged with a ruined status, Hampi still fascinates and attractsthousands of tourists round the year. UNESCO World Heritage Site has listed Hampi as Group of Monumentsat Hampi because of its grand view of more than 500 chronological monuments. Ancient places likeVirupaksha Temple, Lotus Mahal, Mahanavami Dibba, Vithala Temple Complex, and House of Victoryexemplify the beauty and culture of this historic town. Due to its bygone architecture and rice culturalhistory, Hampi has become as one of most tourist drawing places in India.

Chennai: Undergoing the British Era, once again

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Established by the British East India Company and formerly known as Madras, Chennai is the capital city ofTamil Nadu. This southern city once acted as a major naval base for the East India Company. Being thecentral administrative centre for the British in South India, Chennai reflects the reminiscences of history inmodern times and attracts great number of visitors throughout the year. The architecture of Chennai hasextensive chronology and gives an insight into the prosperous British history. Places like Dovetan House,Fort St. George, University building, State Museum of Madras and St Thomas Cathedral are some of thesignificant examples of British Architecture.

Thanjavur: A sneak peek into Chola Dynasty

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Thanjavur lies in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu and known from the period of Chola Dynasty. This citygives the glimpses of South Indian, art, culture, architecture and religion. Brihadeeshwara Temple and theAiravateshwara Temple are listed by the UNESCO as Great Living Chola Temples. Thanjavur are anexceptional illustration of the marvellous work of the architects from the Chola era.

Mysore: The Empire of Tipu Sultan

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Mysore, the cultural capital of South India, is famous for its political history. The city gives an account aboutthe life of Hyder Ali khan and veracious ruler Tipu Sultan of Mysore. Mysore attracts the number of touristswho are interested in the history during the year. Several historical places such as Grand Mysore Palace,Palace of Tipu Sultan and Lalitha Mahal unlock the passage to sneak peek into the bygone period of history.

 Cochin: Queen of the Arabian Sea

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Lying in Kerala, Cochin is an energetic city forming a part of south-west coast of India by the Arabian Sea.Since 13 century, the city has a well-off history, when it first operated as a spice trading centre forPortuguese, Jews, Italians, Greeks and Arabs. The city currently has many historical places like palaces, fortsand Old churches. Cochin has marked the pages of history with its historical heritages like Fort Cochin, DutchCemetery, Mattancherry Palace, Portuguese Fort and Santa Church.

Mahabalipuram: Get Acquainted with Dravidian Era

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Situated at a distance of 60 kilometres from Chennai, Mahabalipuram holds a great history and mythologicalprominence. During the supremacy of Periplus and Ptolemy, it was a bustling seaport and later become aport city for the Pallava Dynasty. Being in the mystic city arranges for a prospect to delve into themythological history of Mahabalipuram. This place gives a significant account on political antiquity as well.PanchaRatha, Varaha Cave Temple and Shore Temple are some old famous temples comprising magnificentold Dravidian architecture work which make Mahabalipuram, miniature copy of mythological events held inIndia.

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