By: Faizan Ali "Essay no. 1" (381 Words) { To Moen-jo-Daro } During the last...
By: Faizan Ali
"Essay no. 1" (381 Words)
{ To Moen-jo-Daro }
During the last winter vacations the students of our class visited Moen-jo-Daro, a place of great historical interest one of our teachers also accompanied us.
Moen-jo-Daro is at a distance of seventeen miles from Larkana on the right bank of the river Indus. Moen-jo-Daro means "Mound of the Dead". It was discovered in 1924 by Sir .John Marshall. The civilization which flourished there is known as the Indus Valley Civilization. It flourished some five hundred years ago and is one of the oldest cities in the world.
We reached there early in the morning. The weather was pleasant. A huge crowd was there including many foreigners. From its ruins it appeared that the Moen-Jo-Daro was well-planned. The people lived in buildings which were plain but dignified. The big houses had two or more storeys. Baked bricks were used for the construction of houses. The houses were provided with paved floors, bath-rooms, wells and cess-pits. The most important building in Moen-Jo-Daro was the Great Bath. The streets of the city were wide and straight with an elaborate system of drainage. The streets were also made of baked bricks. There was an elaborate system of drainage. Proper arrangements were also made against enemy attacks and floods. All these go to prove that the people of the Indus Valley led a highly advanced urban life.
We also visited a museum there which contains many interesting objects found from Moen-Jo-Daro. These include seals, jewellery, toys, weapons, painted pottery etc. The best find of Moen-Jo-Daro is the head of a bull which was used as a seal. A metal statue of a dancing girl has also been found. A study of these findings reveal that the people of the Indus Valley possessed a highly developed civilization.
I feel mentioning a few words about Mr. Abdul Karim Solangi, one of the guides posted there for the visitors. He proved extremely generous to us. He took keen interest in explaining different historical aspects of the Moen-Jo-Daro.
We spent the whole day there looking at the ruins of this great historical place. The ruins of the Moen-jo-Daro remind us that once people developed a flourishing civilization here. Indeed, it was a memorable visit which we enjoyed most. It will pilfer through the windows of memory, till a long time.
"Essay no. 1" (381 Words)
{ To Moen-jo-Daro }
During the last winter vacations the students of our class visited Moen-jo-Daro, a place of great historical interest one of our teachers also accompanied us.
Moen-jo-Daro is at a distance of seventeen miles from Larkana on the right bank of the river Indus. Moen-jo-Daro means "Mound of the Dead". It was discovered in 1924 by Sir .John Marshall. The civilization which flourished there is known as the Indus Valley Civilization. It flourished some five hundred years ago and is one of the oldest cities in the world.
We reached there early in the morning. The weather was pleasant. A huge crowd was there including many foreigners. From its ruins it appeared that the Moen-Jo-Daro was well-planned. The people lived in buildings which were plain but dignified. The big houses had two or more storeys. Baked bricks were used for the construction of houses. The houses were provided with paved floors, bath-rooms, wells and cess-pits. The most important building in Moen-Jo-Daro was the Great Bath. The streets of the city were wide and straight with an elaborate system of drainage. The streets were also made of baked bricks. There was an elaborate system of drainage. Proper arrangements were also made against enemy attacks and floods. All these go to prove that the people of the Indus Valley led a highly advanced urban life.
We also visited a museum there which contains many interesting objects found from Moen-Jo-Daro. These include seals, jewellery, toys, weapons, painted pottery etc. The best find of Moen-Jo-Daro is the head of a bull which was used as a seal. A metal statue of a dancing girl has also been found. A study of these findings reveal that the people of the Indus Valley possessed a highly developed civilization.
I feel mentioning a few words about Mr. Abdul Karim Solangi, one of the guides posted there for the visitors. He proved extremely generous to us. He took keen interest in explaining different historical aspects of the Moen-Jo-Daro.
We spent the whole day there looking at the ruins of this great historical place. The ruins of the Moen-jo-Daro remind us that once people developed a flourishing civilization here. Indeed, it was a memorable visit which we enjoyed most. It will pilfer through the windows of memory, till a long time.
"Essay no. 2" (465 Words)
{ To Taj Mahal }
The Taj Mahal is the most magnificent building in India. It is called ‘one of the seven wonders of the world.” It was built by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in the sweet memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Twenty thousand workmen including some European masons worked day and night for twenty years to build it. It cost the Emperor several crores of rupees.
I had a keen desire to visit this famous building of the world. At last the day came when my long-cherished desire turned into reality. Last year I had an occasion to attend the marriage of a friend of mine. This gave me a chance to see this master-piece of artistic design. As I came close to it, I was struck by its unique structure. It is a marvel in marble. We went to the underground room where Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal lie buried. Our minds went back to the times of Shah Jahan when he built this building at a high cost.
The Taj is surrounded by a cypress garden on three sides. It is situated on the bank of the river Jamuna which lends charm to its beauty. The surroundings and the garden and lustre to its architecture. The beauty of the Taj beggars description.
In the moonlit night, its glory and splender become unique. It is an intoxication and a delight to watch this marvelous feat of workmanship in a full moonlight night. I have seen several buildings but none presents such a glorious view. It is matchless in beauty.
Some historians have named it “the crown of the world.” Someone has rightly called it a ‘poem in marble.’ In short, it is a paradise on earth. It is a thing of beauty and a joy forever. The crimson rays of the sun at the time of sunset, enhance its beauty and glory.
My joy knew no bounds on seeing this wonderful building. Its memory will always remain fresh in my mind. My knowledge about the Taj is now first hand. It is quite different form the second hand information which I had got from my books.
I also visited some other historical buildings in Agra Fort. It is a huge buildings that reminds the visitors of the lofty grandeur and the glory of the great Moghul Kings. I then went to Fatehpur Sikri where I saw the famous Buland Darwaza, the Panch Mahal and many other buildings. All these magnificent structures made a deep impression on me but there is nothing to match the beauty of the Taj.
I was reminded of the English lady who, on seeing the Taj, had said to her husband,” If you promise to build a monument like the Taj in my memory, I am ready to die right now.”
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