9 Beautiful Monuments Built By Women In India

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1. Moti Masjid, Bhopal Sikander Begum, Bhopal's second begum, built many buildings and this is one of the most known.

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2. Virupaksha Temple, Karnataka This temple was built by  Queen Lokamahadevi. It is listed in UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut structures.

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3. Fatehpuri Mosque, Delhi Fatehpuri Begum, concubine of Shah Jahan built this mosque. 

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4. Qudsia Bagh, New Delhi This monument was built by Qudsia Begum, wife of Emperor Muhammad Shah. 

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5. Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, West Bengal Philanthropist Rani Rashmoni built this attractive temple.

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6.  Itimad-ud-Daulah, Agra Mughal Empress Nur Jahan built it for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.

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7. Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi This monument built by Hamida Banu Begum and is a blend of Persian architecture and Indian motif.

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8. Rani Ki Vav, Gujarat In the memory of her husband King Bhimdev I, Queen Udayamati built this temple.

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9. Mirjan Fort, Karnataka Queen Chennabhairadevi of Gersoppa or Pepper Queen built this beautiful fort.