The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Khajuraho group of monuments was built during the rule of the Chandela dynasty.
The Mysore Palace is a famous historical monument in the city of Mysore in Karnataka. Commonly described as the City of Palaces, this is the most famous tourist attraction in India after the Taj Mahal. It is a sight not be missed with its spacious halls, lovely art paintings and Indo-Saracenic style architecture.
Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is believed to be one of the very few "living forts" in the world (such as Carcassonne, France), as nearly one fourth of the old city's population still resides within the fort. For the better part of its 800-year history
Sanchi Stupa is one of the oldest stone structures in India built during the Mauryan period. Sanchi, a World Heritage Site, has sculptures, monuments, and lush gardens. The height of the Sanchi Stupa is 54 feet, and the width is 120 feet. Built during the rule of emperor Ashoka around the 3rd century BC.
Ajanta and Ellora Caves are among the earliest Buddhist architectures and well-known historical places in Maharashtra. It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery cave complexes in the world. The paintings and sculptures in the Ajanta and Ellora caves, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art
Victoria Memorial, also known as Victoria Memorial Hall, is one of the most popular historical places in Kolkata, West Bengal. The Victoria Memorial monument-cum-museum stands as a reminder of the city’s colonial and architectural heritage. The Victoria Memorial is the brainchild of Lord Curzon, a Viceroy of India. When Queen Victoria, the empress of Britain, died in January 1901.
Declared as the UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, Red Fort is located in the centre of beautiful Delhi. Built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 1648, and housing a number of museums, its walls are built of red sandstone.
The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous historical places in India. The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum built in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz. This UNESCO World Heritage Site embodies the grand Mughal architecture.