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Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, West Bengal

Victoria Memorial was conceptualized by Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India. It was built between 1906 to 1921 and is situated on the banks of the Hooghly river. 

Jagannath temple, Puri, Orissa

Jagannath Puri was built in the year 1078. The conduction of the temple was initiated by the King Chodagangadeva and was completed by his grandson Anangbhimadeva.

Howrah Bridge, Kolkata, West Bengal

Howrah Bridge is the World’s fourth busiest cantilever bridge, situated on the Hooghly River and connects the two cities of Kolkata and Howrah. The most interesting fact about the bridge is that it does not have nuts and bolts and was built by riveting the whole structure

Shaheed Minar, Kolkata, West Bengal

Shaheed Minar, formerly known as Ochtorlony Monument was built in the year 1848 to honour Sir David Ochtorlony who served in the Nepal War (1814-1816). Later it was named Shaheed Minar to honour the sacrifices of Indian freedom fighters. 

Indian National Army Memorial, Manipur

 Indian National Army Memorial is a war memorial at Moirang, India which is dedicated to the soldiers of Indian National Army. It was first founded in 1942 by Captain Mohan Singh. The Complex has a life-size statue of Netaji and a Memorial Museum.

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Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Aurangabad, Maharashtra

 Ajanta and Ellora Caves are one of the oldest UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. It is known for its beautiful carvings and paintings dating to the beginning of the era of classical Indian Art.

 Gateway of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra

The Gateway of India is a monument built during the 20th century. It is famous for the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. 

Lakshmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara, Gujarat

Laxmi Vilas Palace was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890. 

Se Cathedral, Goa

Se Cathedral is the largest church located in old Goa on the banks of Mandovi river. The church is dedicated to the Catherine of Alexandria. 

Jhulta Minar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Jhulta Minar, also known as Sidi Bashir Mosque or Shaking Minaret because of its unique construction. The mosque was completed in 1452 but was destroyed in 1753 during the war between Marathas and Khan.

Hutheesing Jain Temple, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

The temple was built in the year 1848 by a merchant Seth Hutheesing as a dedication to the 15th Jain Tirthankara, Shri Dharmanath.

Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa

The Basilica holds the remains of St. Francis Xavier. It is the most famous church located in old Goa and was built in the 17th century by the Portuguese. It is UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the most important Christian pilgrimage destination all over the world. The design of the church was inspired by the church St. Paul. It was designed by the sculptor Giovanni Battista Foggini.

Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Bibi ka Maqbara is a mausoleum of Rabia-ul-Daurani (Dilras Banu Begum), the wife of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The mausoleum was constructed by the Prince Azam Shah, the son of Aurangzeb, in the memory of his mother between 1651 to 1661. 

Gwalior Fort, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Gwalior Fort was built in the 8th century by Man Singh Tomar for his Queen Mrignayani. 

Shiv Temple in Chandkhuri, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

The Temple was built in 10th-11th century AD and contains figures of river goddesses Ganga & Yamuna. There is a depiction of wrestling between Bali and Sugriva and of weeping Tara (Bali’s wife) seeing the dead body of her husband. The Temple does not have any mandap.

Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior, Madhya Prades

The Jai Vilas Palace was established by the Maharaja of Gwalior, Jayajirao Scindia in 1874.

Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh

The Sanchi Stupa was built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century.

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Bastar Palace, Chhattisgarh

This Bastar Palace was constructed by the kings of the Bastar State and has the historical importance. According to the historical records, this palace was being built during the prehistoric times after the shifting of the capital at Barsur to Jagdalpur by the rulers.

Monuments in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh

 Shivpuri which means the ‘City of Lord Shiva’. It is a small town and a sacred place in Madhya Pradesh. The dense forests of Shivpuri were earlier used for hunting by the Mughal emperors. 

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