As one of the most beautiful countries, India is best known for its colourful culture and captivating heritage.

The grand monuments, like the Taj Mahal, act as mighty pillars of India's rich and profound history. From the splendid architecture to a powerful legacy and the brilliance of artisans, the historical monuments of India speak great volumes, and I was fortunate to visit and shoot at a few of these magnificent locations.

During my visit to Hyderabad, we captured two great monuments, the Charminar and Taramati.

The Charminar, Hyderabad's most distinctive monument, was made the city's centrepiece when Qutub Shahi dynasty ruler Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah shifted his capital to Hyderabad from nearby Golconda Fort and is listed as the archaeological and architectural treasure of India. The English name of Charminar is a translation and combination of the Urdu words chār and minar, meaning 'Four Pillars'. The architecture masterpiece and ceremonial gateway is also a place of worship for Muslims.

Coming to Taramati. Situated on the top of a hill is one of the famous monuments of Hyderabad. It consists of a music hall with 12 entrances, and its vast structure is in the shape of a semi-arch. Taramati has great acoustics and is now used for classical music and other folk art performances.