10 Oldest Historical Structures In India

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 11, 2023

Sanchi Stupa

Located in Madhya Pradesh, it is the most important Buddhist site in the world.

Dhamek Stupa

Located in Uttar Pradesh, it is a place where lord Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon after he gained enlightenment.

Maha Bodhi Temple

Located in Bihar, it is a Buddhist structure on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

Ajanta Ellora Caves

Located in Maharashtra, it is known for its wall paintings which are made with primitive tools and natural pigments.

Rani Ki Vav

Located in Gujarat, it has intricate architecture and is meant to worship the holy river Saraswati.

Elephanta Caves

Located in Maharashtra, it is believed to be cut out from the rock in the mid-fifth and sixth centuries.

Mahabalipuram Temple

Located in Tamil Nadu, it was founded by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman in the 17th century AD.

Nalanda

Located in Bihar, it is an ancient seat of education.

Hampi

Located in Karnataka, it is the richest city in the world.

Champaner Pavagadh

Located in Panchmahal district of Gujarat, it is listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.

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