27 NOVEMBER, 2023
Dristi Sharma
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India holds the sixth-highest number of UNESCO-recognized Heritage Sites globally with 42 sites as of 2023.
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One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Taj Mahal in Agra is a white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
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Known as the "Pink City," Jaipur is recognized for its unique urban planning, vibrant architecture, and cultural heritage.
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This historic city was built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Some famous site includes palaces, mosques, and courtyards, showcasing Mughal architectural brilliance.
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Ellora Caves, situated near Ajanta, Maharashtra, represent a harmonious blend of Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist rock-cut temples and monasteries.
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Located in Konark, Odisha The Sun Temple is a 13th-century temple dedicated to the Sun God. The temple is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with intricately carved stone wheels, walls, and pillars.
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Kaziranga, in Assam, is a biodiversity hotspot known for its significant population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. The park is also home to tigers, elephants, and numerous bird species.
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Manas is a wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve in Assam known for its diverse flora and fauna and home to the Bengal tiger, Indian rhinoceros, elephants, and pygmy hogs.
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Qutub Minar, in Delhi, along with other medieval monuments, forms part of the Qutub Complex. The minaret is a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture, built in the early 13th century.
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The Western Ghats are a mountain range and a biodiversity hotspot, recognized for their unique and diverse ecosystems. They are home to numerous endemic species of plants and animals.
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A new one to the list, Santiniketan, in West Bengal, is renowned as the home of Visva Bharati University, an institution founded by the poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.