Step Back in Time: India’s Most Breathtaking Historical Sites

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Built By: Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1632–1653) Famous For: White marble mausoleum, symbol of love UNESCO Site: Yes Best Time to Visit: October to March

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Taj Mahal (Agra, Uttar Pradesh)

Built By: Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1638) Famous For: Massive red sandstone fort, Indian Independence Day celebrations UNESCO Site: Yes Best Time to Visit: November to February

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Red Fort (Delhi)

Amber Fort: Stunning hilltop fort with mirror palace City Palace: Royal residence with museums and artifacts Hawa Mahal: Wind palace with 953 windows for ventilation Jantar Mantar: Ancient astronomical observatory (UNESCO site)

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Jaipur’s Historic Sites (Rajasthan)

Built By: Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1193) Famous For: Tallest brick minaret in the world (73m) UNESCO Site: Yes Best Time to Visit: October to March

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Qutub Minar (Delhi)

Built By: Wodeyar Dynasty (1912) Famous For: Lavish Indo-Saracenic architecture, illuminated palace at night Best Time to Visit: During Dussehra Festival (September/October)

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Mysore Palace (Karnataka)

Built By: King Narasimhadeva I (13th century) Famous For: Giant chariot-shaped temple dedicated to the Sun God UNESCO Site: Yes Best Time to Visit: November to February

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Konark Sun Temple (Odisha)

Founded By: Vijayanagara Empire (14th century) Famous For: Ruins of a grand ancient city, stone chariot, and Virupaksha Temple UNESCO Site: Yes Best Time to Visit: October to March

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Hampi (Karnataka)

Built By: Buddhist monks (Ajanta, 2nd century BC); Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist rulers (Ellora, 6th–10th century) Famous For: Rock-cut caves, intricate sculptures, ancient frescoes UNESCO Site: Yes Best Time to Visit: November to March

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Ajanta & Ellora Caves (Maharashtra)

Built By: Chandela Dynasty (950–1050 AD) Famous For: Intricate erotic sculptures and Hindu-Jain temples UNESCO Site: Yes Best Time to Visit: October to February

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Khajuraho Temples (Madhya Pradesh)

Built By: Rao Jodha (1459) Famous For: Massive fortress with panoramic views of the Blue City Best Time to Visit: October to March

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Mehrangarh Fort (Jodhpur, Rajasthan)

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