India
Historic Sites & Landmarks in India
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Ajanta Caves
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
A series of 29 Buddhist cave temples dating from as early as the 2nd century BCE, the Ajanta Caves contain some of the greatest masterpieces of Buddhist art in India.
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Golden Temple of Amritsar
Amritsar, Punjab, India
1574-1601
The holiest site in Sikhism, the Golden Temple seems to float on the water. It enshrines the holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, which is venerated by pilgrims throughout the day and put to bed at night.
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Ellora Caves
India
The Ellora Caves are a magnificent complex of 34 Buddhist, Hindu and Jain temples extending over more than 2 kilometers in central India.
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Tomb of Humayun
New Delhi, Delhi National Capital Territory, India
1569
Completed in 1570, this imperial tomb is an important early work of Mughal architecture and a World Heritage Site.
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Taj Mahal
Āgra, Uttar Pradesh, India
1532
The finest example of Mughal architecture and one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, who died in childbirth in 1531.
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Jama Masjid
Old Delhi, Delhi National Capital Territory, India
Completed in 1656, this magnificent mosque is the largest in India. Commissioned by the emperor who built the Taj Mahal, it is a fine example of Mughal architecture.
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Qutb Minar
New Delhi, Delhi National Capital Territory, India
Rising 237 feet above a ruined mosque complex, this early Indo-Islamic tower is the tallest brick minaret in the world. It has a unique fluted design and is decorated with intricate reliefs and verses from the Quran.
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Gandhi Smriti
New Delhi, Delhi National Capital Territory, India
Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life in this house and was assassinated outside on January 30, 1948. Now a museum dedicated to Gandhi's memory, it includes the room where he stayed, personal memorabilia, and a monument at the site of his death.
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Bodhirukkha
India
The Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya is a descendant of the tree under which Siddharta Gautama attained enlightenment after 49 days of meditation and became the "Enlightened One."
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Konarak Sun Temple
India
c. 1250
This 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the sun god is shaped like a giant chariot. It is best known for the exquisite stone carvings that cover the entire structure.