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In India, while the historical record often highlights the contributions of male rulers and architects, there are a few instances where women played significant roles in the construction or patronage of monuments.
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While historical monuments built by women might not be as widely recognized as those built by men due to historical gender disparities, there are several notable examples
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Among the majestic structures constructed by the Begums of Bhopal is the Taj-ul-Masajid, also known as the "crown among mosques" and the largest mosque in India.
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The most remarkable of these UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock-cut buildings is Queen Lokamahadevi's Virupaksha Temple.
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Itimad-ud-Daulah is a mausoleum dedicated to memory constructed by Mughal Empress Nur Jahan.
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What was once a vast 50-acre garden complex is now mostly gone. Qudsia Begum constructed Qudsia Bagh.
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Located in Patan, Gujarat, this intricately designed stepwell was commissioned by Queen Udayamati in the memory of her husband
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Delhi's Fatehpuri Masjid was constructed in 1650 AD by one of Shah Jahan's most cherished concubines, Begum Fatehpuri
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Have you visited any of these historical monuments?
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