10 most popular Indian heritage sites

By MindStick

Taj Mahal, a renowned white marble mausoleum in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.

Hampi, Karnataka, known for its nearly 1,600 temples, shrines, and other structures, notably the Virupaksha and Vittala Temples.

Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site considered to be the location of Buddha's enlightenment.

Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha, a 13th-century Hindu temple famed for its beautiful carvings & sculptures that showcase the best of Kalinga architecture

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, largest astronomical observatory built by Mughal emperor Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century.

Khajuraho Temples, Madhya Pradesh, a collection of 10th and 11th-century Hindu and Jain temples, are renowned for their erotic sculptures.

Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 73-meter tall minaret built by Delhi's first Muslim ruler in the 12th century.

Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Maharashtra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, house 30 ancient Buddhist temples and monasteries.

Red Fort Complex in Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century.

Churches and Convents in Goa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represent Goa's 450-year Portuguese rule and Baroque architecture.

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