Taj Mahal and Agra Fort are among the two highest revenue generating monuments for 2015-2018
Taj Mahal and Agra Fort are among the two highest revenue generating monuments for 2015-2018
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Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, and Humayun’s Tomb were the highest revenue generating monuments during 2015-2018, according to a statement issued by Minister of State for Culture and Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mahes … Read more
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, and Humayun’s Tomb were the highest revenue generating monuments during 2015-2018, according to a statement issued by Minister of State for Culture and Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mahesh Sharma. The monuments are protected by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
When asked a question at the Rajya Sabha, the minister replied saying that these above mentioned monuments were the top revenue generators in the country. Three of the five monuments mentioned by him are located in Delhi, while Taj Mahal and Agra Fort are located in Agra.
The other monuments that made it to the list of top 10 monuments with the highest revenue for 2015-2018 are Sun Temple in Konark, Ellora Caves, Mamallapuram, Khajuraho group of monuments, and Ajanta caves.
Reports also suggest that expenditure for the conservation of protected monuments under ASI were incurred by the government.
The monuments
Taj Mahal is the most prominent monument of India that was built by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan in the honour of his wife Mumtaz. It is globally known as the symbol of love, and attracts a huge number of tourists every year.
The Agra Fort was the residence of Mughal Emperors until 1638, and was built around 1565-1573. It commands a massive area of land, and was later occupied by the Marathas before the British took over.
Both the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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