10 Indian Historical Monuments That You Should Visit Once In Your Lifetime

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 15, 2024

1. Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum built in Agra by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is considered one of the modern-day Seven Wonders of the World.

2. Khajuraho Group of Monuments

The temples of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh are known for the artful fusion of sculpture and architecture. Khajuraho temples are famous for their erotic arts.

3. Sanchi Stupa

The majority of the Buddhist monuments at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, which include palaces, temples, monasteries, and monolithic pillars, are from the first and second century B.C. It is the world's oldest Buddhist sanctuary.

4. Hampi Group of Monuments

The ruins of the capital city of the Vijayanagara Empire, the last great Hindu kingdom, make up the austere and magnificent site of Hampi. This Karnataka site has temples, forts, regal and holy structures.

5. Jama Masjid

One of the biggest mosques in India, Jama Masjid, is a striking structure located in the nation's capital. This magnificent mosque has been constructed of marble and red sandstone.

6. Victoria Memorial

One of India's most spectacular monuments is the white marble Victoria Memorial, located in West Bengal. The memorial is a symbol of magnificent and opulent British architecture.

7. Charminar

The Charminar in Hyderabad is a square-shaped structure with four pillars on either side. It is famous for its intricate architecture, which makes it one of the most incredible structures in India.

8. Qutub Minar

The Qutb Minar in Delhi is the tallest masonry tower in India. It is constructed of red and buff sandstone and carved with inscriptional bands. Its architecture combines Hindu and Islamic design elements.

9. Humayun’s Tomb

Humayun's Tomb in Delhi is a magnificent example of architecture. It is an elaborate example of a double-domed elevation with large-scale kiosks.

10. Bara Imambara

Bara Imambara in Lucknow is the largest arched structure in the world that isn't supported by pillars or beams. It also features the intriguing Bhool Bhulaiya labyrinth.

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