India is rich in culture, traditions, heritage buildings, temples, forts, and palaces. Famous Indian Monuments includes Old Churches of Goa, The Taj Mahal, Qutab Minar of Delhi, Charminar, Red Fort and Jantar Mantar, these are also few most visited Heritage Sites in India. These Historical Monuments are the only wealth of Indian tourism along with other World Heritage Sites and Nature tourism places like wild parks and ancient temples of south India.

So, here is the detailed info about the most beautiful historical sites in India.

Best Historical Places of India:

1) Taj Mahal, Agra

This opulent white marble structure was commissioned to be built in 1632 by Shah Jahan for his late wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took around 22 years to complete this magnificent structure that is considered one of the most famous historical places in India.

According to local legend, it was believed that Shah Jahan cut off the hands of all the workers who built the Taj Mahal so that a similar monument could not be built.

2) Khajuraho Temple, Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho has always been thought of as the place that exemplifies sensuality and eroticism at its best. Countless sculptures depicting love, eternal grace, beauty, delicacy and the creative arts can be seen in one of the most historical places in India. A perfect amalgamation of Hinduism and Jainism, these temples have carvings of cult icons, demi-gods, and Apsaras.

The Khajuraho temples feature a variety of erotic sculptures outside and inside the temples. These sensual artworks represent diverse sexual expressions of different human beings. It shows that ‘kama’ is an integral part of human life and a natural step of life cycle before getting ‘Moksha’.

One must attend the Khajuraho Dance Festival in February. Every year it features various classical Indian dances set against the backdrop of the Chitragupta or Vishwanath Temples.

3) Hampi, Karnataka:

Hampi’s rocky outcrops, chariot structures, gopurams, elephant stables, ornate halls – all depict the tale of one of the greatest Hindu kingdoms. It is believed that Lord Rama and his brother visited this historical place to search for Sita. They took the help of the two brothers Bali and Sugriva who ruled this region then.

Hampi has some captivating ruins, intriguingly intermingled with large boulders that rear up all over the landscape. The ruins date back to the 14th century and stretch for just over 25 kilometers (10 miles). They comprise more than 500 monuments, including magnificent Dravidian temples and palaces. An incredible energy can be felt at this ancient place.

4) Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh

The royal city of Fatehpur Sikri was once the capital of the Mughal era during Akbar’s reign. This royal city is one of the historical tourist places in India and once had palaces, public buildings, mosques, quarters for the king, the army as well as the servants. The whole city is still intact within a walled boundary.

Its major attractions are Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Tomb of Selim Chisti, Diwan-e-Aam, Ibadat Khana, Panch Mahal etc. All these red stoned huge architects depict Mughal creativity and culture.

5) Sanchi Stupa

The Buddhist Vihara at Sanchi is also known as Great Stupa is one of the most famous Buddhist monument in India. Sanchi Stupa is one of the best preserved ancient Stupas in India, surrounded by four carved gateways.

his famous historical place in India was built by Lord Asoka in the 3rd century B.C for Emperor Asoka. The Dome of the Stupa signifies the wheel of law and this stupa is actually considered as a symbol of Buddha’s freedom the circle of life and death (Moksha). The four gateways of the Stupa have various scenes from the Jataka tales and stories of Buddha’s life.

6) Rani Ki Vav, Patan, Gujarat

One of the most unexplored historical places in India, this stepwell was built in the 11th century AD, as memoriam for King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty by his wife Queen Udayamati.

The steps take you 27 m below the ground, with each step first leading you to pillared pavilions where you can admire its rich sculptures. It stands as a sort of an inverted pyramid and houses around 500 delicately carved sculptures of Vishnu, Kali and other Hindu Gods and Goddesses.

Which are famous historical places in South India?

Hampi, Mysore, Badami, and Mahabalipuram are some of the famous historical places in South India. Hampi is an ancient village with Vijayanagara remnants; Mysore is famous for its glorious Mysore Palace; Badami is known for its rock-cut caves, and Mahabalipuram steals the heart with its ornate temples.

Which are famous historical places in North India?

Jaipur, Agra, Delhi are three of the most famous historical places in North India; so these three combine to form the popular Golden Triangle tour circuit, beloved by foreigners.

In Jaipur landmarks like Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort will mesmerize you. Delhi being the heart of the country has a range of historical attractions such as Red Fort and Humayun’s Fort. And Agra – the third city in the triangle – is home to the world-famous Taj Mahal.

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