9 Stunning Ancient Cities in India

06 OCT, 2023 Dristi Sharma

historic cities

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1. Varanasi, UP

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2. Hampi, Karnataka

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3. Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

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4. Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

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5. Patna, Bihar

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6. Madurai, Tamil Nadu

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7. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

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8. TANJAVUR, TAMIL NADU

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9. kollam, kerala

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