Explore panoramic views of Indian historical sites with Google

Source: Google Cultural Institute website.

Google has released new 360-degree online imagery for 76 iconic historical sites in India with the support of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The sites include a number of mosques and tombs, including:

• The Tomb of Balban, circa 1287, which has what is said to be the first architectural arch in India
• The Tomb of Safdarjung, 1754; Safdarjung was a Mughal-era vizier who was exiled after abusing his powers
• Sunehri Masjid, 1751
• Mubarak Begum Mosque, 1822, named after one of the 13 wives of Sir David Ochterlony, Delhi’s first British resident

The panoramas can be seen at the Google Cultural Institute site as well as on Google Maps. The launch brings the number of ASI locations online to over 100, including the heritage sites that launched in February 2014 such as the Taj Mahal and Humayun's Tomb.