Points of Interest Top of Page India has many interesting architectural designs. It was the emperor Shah Jahan's monument to his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Traditional Indian art includes a variety of sculpted images on temples and other buildings. Art was a major component of the architectural design. Major Industries Top of Page India's central government controls most major industries and sets production guidelines.
Agriculture is still the largest industry, involving about two thirds of the population.
Major crops include rice, cotton, jute, wheat, barley, linseed, tea, coffee and rubber. Poultry and sheep are the main sources of meat. India also has a large textile industry. Manufacturing such as machinery and transportation equipment have become major industries. Electronics and engineering are emerging new industries.