Top 7 Indian Heritage Sites recognised by UNESCO

Jul 24, 2024

Red Fort

This monument is located in Delhi and is called “Red” Fort because of it’s Red bricks. It shows the struggle for Independence that India had gone through.

Sundarban Forest

The Sundarban Forest is located in West Bengal and is the largest forest in the world filled with mangrove trees. It is home to the Royal Bengal Tigers.

Ellora Caves

Ellora Caves are situated in Maharashtra. These caves have rock cut temples, chapels etc., and show the faith of the Hindu, Buddhists and Jains religion.

Taj Mahal

This monument is located in Agra and was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument is also known as the “Symbol of Love”.

Qutub Minar

This monument is also located in Delhi. This is the tallest Minar/Building standing in Delhi.

Ajanta Caves

These caves are also situated in Maharashtra. It has 30 rock cut caves of Buddhist religion.

Rani ki Vav

This is located in Gujarat and is a stepwell, made to store water in it. It was built in the 10th Century.

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