Do you know about the historical buildings present on 10, 20, 50 notes

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Indian currency notes bear the image of a smiling Mahatma Gandhi. On the other side there are also historical buildings and monumental structures. Many people know him. RBI prints currency notes to depict the diversity and magnificence of the country’s historical, ancient and monumental structures.

The 1 rupee note had a picture related to the history of the First World War. But that note is nowhere to be found. Konark temple is also on the 10 rupee note. Let us now know what are the designs on the rest of the notes and what is their significance.

 

10 Rupees Note – Konark Sun Temple:
A new series of Rs 10 notes was introduced by the RBI on 5 January 2018. There is a picture of Mahatma Gandhi in front. In the background is the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha. History says that this Sun Temple was built in the 13th century. Narasimhadeva-I had built this temple.

The magnificence of the sculpture here is amazing. This Sun Temple is one of the Golden Triangle of Odisha. The Sun Temple is like a chariot. The seven horses represent the seven days. A chariot has 12 pairs of wheels. This represents 12 months. A total of 24 cycles represent 24 hours. The temple was recognized as a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1984.

 

20 Rupees Note – Ellora Caves, Aurangabad:
Rs. The new 20 series notes feature the Ellora Caves in Aurangabad. This magnificent structure appears to have been built between 600-1000 CE. Works of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain art are incorporated into this massive structure. Ellora Caves have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

50 Rupees Note – Hampi Rathi Ratham, Karnataka:
Rs. 50 new series notes will be in fluorescent blue shade. Like the 10 rupee note, the 50 rupee note also has an image of a chariot-like design. This is a picture of a ratham in Hampi, Karnataka. This temple was built for Garuda in the Vitthal temple premises. These temples were built between the 14th-16th centuries during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire. In 1986, UNESCO recognized it as a World Heritage Site.

100 Rupees Note – Rani Ki Vav, Gujarat:
The new series of Rs 100 notes will feature the image of Rani Ki Vav of Gujarat. This is a step in Pathan of Gujarat. History says that it was built by the Solanki queen Udayamati in the 11th century. Many sculptures can be seen in this step. The Rani Ki Vav building was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2014.

200 Rupees Note – Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh:
Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist monument located in Madhya Pradesh. RBI has printed his image on the Rs 200 note. This stupa is said to have been built in the 2nd century BCE. History says that it was built by Emperor Ashoka. This place was the main Buddhist center of India until the 12th century. The Sanchi Stupa was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1989.

500 Rupees Note – Red Fort, Delhi:
History tells us that the Red Fort in Delhi, which appears on the 500 rupee note, was built in the 17th century. It was ruled by Mughal emperors for about 200 years. The Red Fort was originally called ‘Qila-e-Mubarak’ or Fort of the Blessed. On the occasion of Independence Day, the Prime Minister hoists the flag at the Red Fort itself. The Red Fort is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2000 Rupees Note – Mangalyaan:
Mangalyaan is on the 2000 rupee note. Mangalyaan is India’s first interplanetary space mission. It was launched into orbit by ISRO in 2013.