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Exploring India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Exploring India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Exploring India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Total UNESCO Sites in India42
Cultural Sites34
Natural Sites7
Mixed Sites2
Notable Cultural SitesTaj Mahal, Red Fort, Ajanta & Ellora Caves, Gateway of India, Qutub Minar, Hawa Mahal, Victoria Memorial, Khajuraho Temple, Mahabodhi Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Mehrangarh Fort, India Gate, Gwalior Fort, Amer Fort, Charminar
Notable Natural SitesWestern Ghats, Sundarbans National Park
Taj MahalBuilt in 1632 by Shah Jahan; White marble tombstone; UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Red FortCommissioned in 1638; Mughal architecture; Site for Independence Day speech.
Ajanta & Ellora CavesRock-cut temples; Discovered by British officer John Smith; Depicts Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism.
Gateway of IndiaBuilt in 1924; Access point for British entry/exit; Popular tourist spot in Mumbai.
Qutub MinarHeight: 240 ft; Indo-Islamic architecture; Tallest individual tower in the world.
Hawa MahalBuilt for Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh's queens; 953 windows; Known as "Palace of Winds".
Victoria MemorialBuilt during British rule; Dedicated to Queen Victoria; Spread over 64 acres.
Khajuraho TempleFeatures sculptures of love and beauty; Reflects Hinduism and Jainism.
Mahabodhi TempleSite of Gautam Buddha's enlightenment; Dates back to Emperor Ashoka's time.
Jallianwala BaghMemorial for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre victims; Located in Amritsar.
Mehrangarh FortBuilt by Rao Jodha; Features 7 entrance gates; Used as a setting in films.
India GateHeight: 42 m; War memorial for WWI and Anglo-Afghan War soldiers; Features Amar Jyoti flame.
Gwalior FortCalled "Pearl amongst the fortresses in India"; Witnessed rise and fall of empires.
Amer FortBuilt by Maharaja Man Singh; UNESCO World Heritage Site; Located in Jaipur.
CharminarBuilt to mark the end of a plague; Features four minarets; Symbol of Hyderabad.

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