Top 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

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Taj Mahal

An absolute symbol of Love and affection this white marble mausoleum is one of the most recognized symbols of India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Jaipur City

The Pink City of Jaipur, known for its architectural wonders, including the Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, and Jantar Mantar

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Ajanta and Ellora Caves

The site has rock-cut cave temples and monasteries displaying exceptional architecture of ancient India

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Red Fort

Red Fort or Lal Qila the largest monument in Delhi displays the zenith of Mughal creativity, built as the palace fort for the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan

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Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, stands in the capital, Delhi, surrounded by historical ruins

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Fatehpur Sikri

A city established by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, known for its grand structures, like Buland Darwaza and Jama Masjid, which are the best examples of Muslim architecture

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Khajuraho Monuments

A group of Hindu and Jain temples, built during the Chandella dynasty in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, represents some of the greatest masterpieces of Indian art

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Great Living Chola Temples

Chola dynasty era Hindu temples - Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Airavatesvara Temple

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Sundarbans

Home to the Royal Bengal tiger, estuarine crocodile and Ganges River dolphin, this mangrove forest is shared by India and Bangladesh

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Hampi

Hampi, the once-magnificent capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, has numerous ruined temple complexes that offer a glimpse into India's rich history and architecture

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Kaziranga National Park

Situated in Assam, a UNESCO world heritage site of India and known for the Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros

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Hill Forts of Rajasthan

The hill forts of Rajasthan include – Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Gagron Fort, Amer Fort, and Jaisalmer Fort

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