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StateMonumentPlaceBuilt byBuilt YearFeatures
Historical monuments of Madhya PradeshSanchi StupaRaisenMauryan Emperor Ashoka3rd Century BCUNESCO World Heritage Site
Gwalior FortGwaliorSuraj Sen8th CenturyIt is built based on influences from Hindu and Islamic architecture.
Historical monuments of DelhiFeroz Shah KotlaDelhiFerozshan Tughlaq1354It was built by Feroz Shah Tughlaq during the shift of his capital from Tughlaqabad to Firozabad because of the scarcity of water at the former capital.
Humayun TombDelhiEmpress Bega Begum1569-70Humayun Tomb was built by his wife Biga Begum after his death.
Hauz KhasDelhiAlauddin Khilji, Khilji Dynasty1352- 1354 ADHauz means “water tank” and khas means “royal”. It was built as a large water tank to supply water to the inhabitants of Siri Fort.
Jama MasjidDelhiShahjahan1650-1656It is constructed with Red Sandstone and White Marble.
Jantar-MantarDelhiSawai Jai Singh1729The Jantar Mantar’s main goal was to compile astronomical tables that would eventually aid in predicting the timing and movement of celestial bodies including the sun, moon, and other planets.
Khirki MasjidDelhiGhyasuddin Tughlaq1351 and 1354It was built as an inaugural contribution to the Capital of Ghyasuddin Tughlaq.
Moti Masjid (Red Fort)DelhiAurangzeb1659-1660It is located inside Red Fort in Delhi.
Rashtrapati BhavanDelhiSir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker1913–30House of President of India
Purana QilaDelhiMughal Emperor Humayun & Sher Shah Suri1538Oldest Fort constructed in Delhi. Fort. It formed the inner citadel of Dinpanah city.
Red FortDelhiShahjahan1546 ADIt was built as a palace fort of Shahjahanabad, which was the new capital of Shah Jahan.
Safdarjung TombDelhiShuja-ud-daula1754The tomb is built in Red Sandstone and White Marble.
Qutub MinarDelhiQutubuddin Aibak1200 ADUNESCO World Heritage Site. The height of Qutub Minar is 73 m.
Historical Monuments in KarnatakaGol GumbazKarnataka, BijapurMohammed Adil Shah1656SEcond largest dome in the world, the first being Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
Historical Monuments in OdishaJagannath Puri TempleOdisha, PuriAnanta Varman Chodaganga Deva, Ruler of Ganga Dynasty1161 CEHindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath. It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites located in India and is also well-known for the Rath Yatra, the annual chariot festival.
Sun TempleOdisha, KonarkEmperor Narasingha Deva I1244The temple was built to worship Surya, the Sun God.
Ajanta- Ellora CavesMaharashtra, AurangabadGupta rulers400 to 650 CEIt is one of the largest rock-cut Hindu temple caves and included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Bibi Ka MaqbaraMaharashtra, AurangabadAurangzeb1668 and 1669 C.E.It is built by Aurangzeb in memory of wife Dilras Banu Begum.
Elephanta CaveMaharashtra, MumbaiRashtrakuta rulers15th CenturyElephanta Caves consists of five Hindu cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and two Buddhist caves and stupas.
Gateway Of IndiaMaharashtra, MumbaiGeorge Wittet (British Government)1924It is built in Indo-Saracenic style. The structure is an arch that is made of basalt and is 26 meters in height.
Kanheri CavesMaharashtra, MumbaiBuddhists1st centuryThe Kanheri Caves are a collection of caves and carved-out rock structures. They include Buddhist paintings, inscriptions, sculptures, and relief carvings.
Historical Monuments in PunjabGolden TemplePunjab, AmritsarGuru Arjan1604Golden Temple is also known as Harmandir in India.
Historical Monuments in RajasthanAdhai Din Ka JhonpraRajasthan, AjmerQutubuddin Aibak, Mamluk Dynasty1199It is a mosque built in Indo-Islamic architecture.
Lohagarh FortRajasthan,BharatpurRaja Surajmal Singh, Jat RulerEarly 18th centuryIt was built by Maharaja Suraj Mal – the founder of Bharatpur.
Ajmer Sharif DargahRajasthan, AjmerMughal Emperor Humayun1236It is the Darga of Sufi Saint, Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti.
Dilwara Jain TempleRajasthan, Mount AbuChalukya Dynasty11-13 centuryIt is a Jain temple dedicated to Lord Mahaveer, Tirthankar.
Hawa MahalRajasthan, JaipurMaharaja Sawai Pratap Singh1799Hawa Mahal is built in Red and Pink Sandstone.
Jaigarh FortRajasthan, JaipurSawai Jai Singh II1726The fort is also known as Cheel Ka Teela. It was built to store arms, ammunition, armor, and supplies for the Amer Fort in case of war.
Mehrangarh FortRajasthan, JodhpurRao Jodha, Founder of Jodhpur1459Mehrangarh Fort is also known as Jodhpur Fort. It is located in the center of Jodhpur over 5 kilometers on top of a high hill.
Mandore PalaceRajasthan, JodhpurMaharaja Ajit Singh6th centuryMandore was the capital of the Rajputana Kingdom. Mandore Garden is built around the royal cenotaphs (Chhatris) of the Rathore rulers.
Nahargarh FortRajasthan, JaipurSawai Jai Singh II, Founder of Jaipur1734The fort is located in Aravalli Hills.
Vijaya StambhaRajasthan, ChittorgarhMaharana Kumbha, Mewar King1448Vijaya Stambha was built to honor the victory of Maharana Kumbha over the army of Malwa led by Mahmud Khalji in the Battle of Sarangpur.
Historical Monuments in KashmirCharar-E- SharifKashmir, BudgamZainul Abedin1460It is one of the oldest and sacrosanct shrines of Indian Muslims. It was constructed as a memorial to Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani, a Sufi saint.
Nishat GardenKashmir, SrinagarAsaf Ali Khan1633Nishant is a urdu word which means “Garden of Joy,” “Garden of Gladness. It is located on the east side of Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Shalimar GardenKahsmir, SrinagarJahangir1619It is also known as Farah Baksh’. It was built by Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan.
Historical Monuments in Tamil NaduSaint George FortTamil Nadu, ChennaiBritish East India Company1640 ADIt was the first establishment of the British Empire in India and later became the British capital in south India.
Historical Monuments in Uttar PradeshAgra FortUttar Pradesh, AgraMughal Emperor Akbar1565-1573The Fort was built when Akbar shifted his capital to Agra. It is made up of Red sandstone.
Akbar TombUttar Pradesh, SikandraAkbar1605-1613Akbar Tomb is a prominent Mughal architecture. The South gate of this tomb is the largest gate that is made up of four white marble chhatri-topped minarets.
Aram BaghUttar Pradesh, AgraMughal Emperor Babur1528Aram Bagh is considered the oldest Mughal garden in India.
Bada ImambaraUttar Pradesh, LucknowAsaf-ud-daula, Lucknow1784Bada Imambara is a place of worship for Muslims. It is also known as Bhul Bhulaiya because of its incredible maze.
Chhota ImambaraUttar Pradesh, LucknowNawab Muhammad Ali Shah1838It is the west of Bara Imambara. It is a worship hall for Shia Muslims.
Fatehpur SikriUttar Pradesh, AgraMughal Emperor Akbar1571- 1573Fatehpur Sikri s built in Red Sandstone. It was built to honor the great Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chisti
Tomb of Itmad-Ud-DaulaUttar Pradesh, AgraNurjahan1628It was the first tomb to be built in white marble instead of red sandstone. It also marked the departure from the red sandstone buildings of Mughal Architecture.
Jama MosqueUttar Pradesh , AgraJehanara Begum, Daughter of Shah Jahan1648It is a worship place for Muslims.
Moti Masjid (Agra Fort)Uttar Pradesh, AgraShahjahan1655Moti Masjid is located in the complex of Agra Fort. It is built of white Marble.
Sati BurjUttar Pradesh, MathuraRaja Bharmal1570 ADSati Burj is a 17-meter tall red sandstone tower. It was built to commemorate the demise of the widow of Raja Biharimal of Amer who committed Sati.
Taj MahalAgraShahjahan1648 ADUNESCO World Heritage Site
Historical Monuments in TelanganaChar- MinarTelangana, HyderabadSultan Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah1591Char-Minar is a square-shaped structure that consists of four pillars and intricate carvings built in honor of Quli Qutb Shah’s wife, Bhagmati.
Makka MasjidTelangana, HyderabadSultan Muhammad Qutb Shah1693Makka Masjid is located adjacent to Charminar in a southwest direction. It is built in granite and bricks that were brought from Mecca, the holy city in Saudi Arabia.
Historical Monuments in West BengalVictoria MemorialKolkataBritish Government1906-1921Victoria Memorial is designed by William Emerson. It is based on the Indo-Saracenic revivalist style.
Historical monuments of BiharGolgharPatnaCaptain John Garstin of British Army1786Golghar is built in Indo-Gothic style. It was used as a government building in the British era.
Pathar Ki MasjidPatnaPerwez Shah, son of Mughal Emperor Jahangir1621Pathar Ki Masjid is made of stone and is the oldest mosque in Patna. It is located on the Ghats of the River Ganges.
Sher Shah’s TombSasaramMir Muhammad Aliwal Khan1545It was Built in memory of Emperor Sher Shah Suri. He defeated Mughal Empire and founded the Suri Empire.
Vishnupad TempleGayaRani Ahilyabai1787The name “Vishnupad Mandir” comes from the purported presence of Lord Vishnu’s 40-cm-long footprint in a basalt rock.


It contains Buddhist temples and Viharas. The Lion Capital of Ashokan Pillar can be found at the Sanchi Stupa complex.
Historical Monuments in Maharashtra
 
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