Heritage Tours India

The medieval period (eighth–eighteenth centuries) in India is an important phase in the history of the South Asian subcontinent. Not only is it notable for cultural and political developments, but it also marked the coming of Islam and all its consequences. In the twentieth century, the history of medieval India became the rallying point for the two-nation theory that culminated in the partition of the Indian subcontinent.

The vastly differing natures of the religions, cultures, and histories of the Hindu and Muslim communities were stressed. Ancient India was identified with Hindu rule, and the medieval period was identified with Muslim rule.

That characterization is simplistic, however: although the rulers of a portion of India may have been Muslim during the medieval period, at any given time many parts of India were not under Muslim rule, so that periodization according to the ruler's religion is incorrect.

The beginning date of medieval India is controversial. Historians have taken different demarcation lines—the death of Harsa in 647 CE, the invasion of Mahmud of Ghanza, the establishment of the Delhi sultanate in 1192, and so forth—as the beginning of the period. Likewise, the end of medieval times is variously given as 1707, 1739, and 1757.

Here, the medieval period is considered to cover the eighth to eighteenth centuries and the area encompassed by present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. India is a country with an ancient heritage of its own.

The medieval temples, rock cut caves, palaces, forts or the exhibits of the majestic lifestyle of the Indian emperors; all boast of the royal traditions once followed religiously in India. From Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Goa to Kerala; every place has in store its own cultural legacy. The Dravidian temple architecture which reflects in the deep South; the Rajputana and Mughal dynasty architecture evident in the forts and palaces of Rajasthan and the historic monuments in North India are all the live examples of the Indian mastery over art and tradition.

The open art theater of Shekhawati, the ruins of forts and palaces in Rajasthan are examples of rich heritage of India. Thus, whatever aspect of India you would like to experience in the heritage tours we will offer a customized tour to suit your requirements. Just let us know your preferences of destinations or themes and our travel experts will revert to you with the best of heritage tours in India.