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Top Historical Places to Visit in India

Several kings and emperors, dynasties, and kingdoms have created monuments for various causes from ancient to mediaeval times. However, there is no denying that historical sites in India attract a great number of people. Every fort, palace, or temple, from the Taj Mahal to the ruins of Hampi, is an example of exceptional beauty and elegance.

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Updated Nov 20, 2023 | 04:27 PM IST

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?Red Fort, Delhi

The Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an impressive blend of grandeur and beauty. The building took ten years to complete, from 1638 to 1648. When Mughal emperor Shah Jahan moved hi

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Khajuraho Temples, Madhya Pradesh

The Khajuraho Temples, located in the Madhya Pradesh town of Khajuraho, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most distinctive constructions you will see. The temples represent a v

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?Taj Mahal, Agra

The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most well-known historical sites in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and should be seen at least once in one's lifetime. It is the peak of grea

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?Hampi, Karnataka

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi stands as a reminder of the magnificence that reigned under the Vijaynagara Empire. A visit to Hampi will expose you to some of the outstanding exampl

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Qutub Minar, Delhi

Qutub Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the must-see historical sites in Delhi. It was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak as a memorial to India's first Muslim empire. It is one of th

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?Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh

Fatehpur Sikri, located around 40 km west of Agra, was the Mughal emperor Akbar's short-lived capital. It was the Mughal Empire's short-lived capital in the 16th century. However, because to

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Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

You must see the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur as part of your itinerary. The Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, was a gallery rather than a monument. Lal Chand Ustad created it as a gallery from which

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?Konark Sun Temple, Odisha

The UNESCO World Heritage Site Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is an homage to the creative grandeur accomplished during the time of King Narasimhadeva I, the legendary king of the Ganga dynasty

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?Gateway of India, Mumbai

The Gateway of India is a well-known historical landmark in Mumbai. It was used as an entry and departure point during the British administration beginning in 1924. The monument commemorates

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Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar

Gautam Buddha is said to have reached enlightenment while sitting under a fig tree at the Mahabodhi Temple. The Bodhi tree is a descendent of the Fig tree and is located near the temple. The

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