If swinging is a term that reminds you of a joy park that you last visited as a child, then think again. Ahmedabad's Jhulta Minar is a very well known structure that's often referred to as the Shaking Minarets. Located in the heart of the city, these shaking minarets are an integral part of Siddi Bashir mosque and were constructed in 1461. One can shake these minarets by putting a little force on the uppermost arch. If one goes on extolling the eminence of this grand piece of architecture, it wouldn't suffice. Situated next to the railway line, this piece of construction still remains a kind of an enigma to most of the leading technocrats of the modern era. It is a worldwide famous monument that consists of two huge minarets. Each of these minarets is a three storied structure that stands high in the sky. With it's beautifully stone carved balconies it can surely leave one agape. One of the most bizarre like qualities of this monument is its shaking effect. Moments after entering one side of the monument, the other side starts vibrating and shaking, giving an effect similar to that of an earthquake. Hence, it derived its name from this unique special feature.
An interesting fact about the Jhulta Minar is that it has withstood all kinds of artificial and natural disasters. For example, the structure continues to survive the load of fast moving trains that pass at a stone's throw. Jhulta Minar is a place that is noted for its sheer excellence and skilled artistic craftsmanship. As a huge tourist attraction, this monument mystifies people with its swaying motion caused by a detailed mechanism. In the city of Ahmed Shah, there are many historical monuments but this special monument is surely an exceptional and a fun place to visit.
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