The history of India has around 5 thousand years. Indian civilization was born in the Indus valley and is known as harrap culture. During this period the grounds of religions, dominant in India today, were laid.
India throughout the history has been the subject for conquerors from different countries. The first great Indian empire state was Maurya (321-185 BC). During this period Buddhist art and science were in the prime of life, and also increased the division of society into castes. 
Many invaders founded their empires in India: Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526), Chola Empire (IX-XIII cent.), The Mongolian Empire (1526-1707).
Starting from the first half of the 16th century began European colonization. Many European countries tried to strengthen their influence upon India. Only Britain and Portugal succeeded.
Only in 1947, after a long liberation struggle the Indian people achieved independence. And, in 1950, the constitution entered into force and India was proclaimed a republic.
During this period occurred rapid growth of industry and urbanization, and India has finally gone to a qualitatively new level of development.
India rivets attention of millions of tourists. This ancient civilization has rich cultural heritage. Here every city is famous for the huge number of sites.
One of them is a charming Indian city of Agra situated on the banks of Dzhamuny, which used to be the capital of Mongolian state. The city of Agra is decorated with mosques, palaces and pavilions, facades and interiors of which sparkle with gems and crystals. 
It is in Agra where "the eighth wonder of the world" is located - white-marble Taj Mahal mausoleum, as well as the Great Fortress Agra.
Modern Indian capital New Delhi strikes with its energy and the sounds of bustling bazaars. New Delhi has more than a thousand of historical monuments and architectural creations. Tourists would be happy to visit local sites such as the great Red Fort, ancient Indian Jantar-Mantar Astronomical Observatory, the largest mosque Jama Masjid India and the highest in India Qutab Minar minaret. In New Delhi, visitors may relax in the chic world-renowned hotels. 
The best seaside resort of India - Goa - has rich tropical nature, sand beaches and all kinds of entertainment for all tastes. Any city of India is worth your visiting.