{"id":858430,"date":"2025-05-11T23:22:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T17:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=858430"},"modified":"2025-05-11T23:22:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T17:52:15","slug":"historical-places-in-india-indian-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/historical-places-in-india-indian-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Historical Places in India: 10 Places and Monuments That Shaped Indian History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know the Great Wall of India at Kumbhalga is the second-longest continuous wall in the world, or that Bhimbetka rock shelters are among he oldest rock shelters in the world? These are historical monuments that have stood the test of time. Therefore, if you want to understand history, you need to know about the historical places in India. This blog covers some of the top historical places in India that have shaped the cultural heritage and continue to attract history enthusiasts worldwide. We have also included a list of some of the stunning architectural marvels that make India a unique place to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-10-historical-places-in-india-nbsp\">Top 10 Historical Places in India&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the top ten historical places in India that you must visit. These historical places will transport you back in time and let you learn about ancient history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Historical Places in India<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>When Was It Built<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Who Built It<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Where Is It Located<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Bhimbetka Rock Shelters<\/td><td>Over 30,000 years ago<\/td><td>Early humans<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Dholavira<\/td><td>Around 3000 BC<\/td><td>Indus Valley Civilisation<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Bodhgaya<\/td><td>Around 6th century BC<\/td><td>NA <br>(site of Enlightenment)<\/td><td>Bihar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Nalanda University<\/td><td>5th century AD<\/td><td>Kumaragupta I <br>(Gupta Empire)<\/td><td>Bihar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Ajanta &amp; Ellora Caves<\/td><td>Ajanta: 2nd century BC; Ellora: 7th century AD<\/td><td>Satavahana and Rashtrakuta dynasties<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Mehrauli Archaeological Park<\/td><td>12th century AD<\/td><td>Delhi Sultanate<\/td><td>Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Mandu Fort<\/td><td>14th century AD<\/td><td>Malwa Sultanate<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Hampi<\/td><td>14th century AD<\/td><td>Vijayanagar Empire<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Kumbhalgarh Fort<\/td><td>15th century AD<\/td><td>Rana Kumbha <br>(Mewar Kingdom)<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Old Goa<\/td><td>16th century AD<\/td><td>Portuguese Empire<\/td><td>Goa<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-bhimbetka-rock-shelters-madhya-pradesh\">1. Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Madhya Pradesh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"500\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA+gAAAH0AQMAAACU5pVuAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20Gf6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPgP2GAAB6sm75gAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Bhimbetka Rock Shelters-Historical Places in India\"  class=\"wp-image-858431 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-146.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074314\/image-146.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074314\/image-146-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074314\/image-146-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074314\/image-146-380x190.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074314\/image-146-800x400.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074314\/image-146-150x75.jpeg 150w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: World Heritage Journeys<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are one of the prominent historical places in India. Bhimbetka consists of one of the oldest Indian cave paintings. The paintings are as old as 30,000 years!. Moreover, these rock shelters were continuously used from the Stone Age to the medieval period. You can find paintings of animals, battles fought, and the daily life of people covering the walls in red pigment. Archaeologists were able to find even an ancient ostrich eggshell bead in this place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-dholavira-gujarat\">2. Dholavira, Gujarat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"576\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAJAAQMAAAApW4aWAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAF5JREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO8GIk8AAbOpTZoAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dholavira, Gujarat- historical places in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858432 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-147-1024x576.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074318\/image-147-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074318\/image-147-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074318\/image-147-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074318\/image-147-380x214.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074318\/image-147-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074318\/image-147-1160x653.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074318\/image-147-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074318\/image-147.jpeg 1280w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Incredible India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dholavira is another one of the historical places in India. It used to be a part of the Indus Valley Civilisation and showcases advanced urban planning. This place was built 5000 years ago, and has stone structures and huge water reservoirs. A signboard with a mysterious Indus script still stands at the entrance of the city. This signboard is one of the earliest examples of public signage. You can find the Dholvaira ruins in the desert of Kutch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-bodhgaya-bihar\">3. Bodhgaya, Bihar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"400\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAlgAAAGQAQMAAABI+4zbAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADRJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAI8GdsAAAU8KxhAAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Bodhgaya, Bihar- historical places in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858434 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-27.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074325\/image-27.png 600w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074325\/image-27-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074325\/image-27-380x253.png 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074325\/image-27-150x100.png 150w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bodhgaya is one of the most important historical places in India. It is the place where Siddhartha became Buddha under the Bodhi Tree.e In fact, the Mahabodhi Temple was the exact spot of his enlightenment. Therefore, pilgrims around the world come here to pay their respects. Cell phones are not allowed inside the temple. The existing bodhi tree here is a direct descendant of the original one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-nalanda-bihar\">4. Nalanda, Bihar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"646\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKGAQMAAADu6ns\/AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGdJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwLsBRZUAATrGyykAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Nalanda, Bihar- historical places in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858433 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-148-1024x646.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074323\/image-148-1024x646.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074323\/image-148-300x189.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074323\/image-148-768x485.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074323\/image-148-1536x970.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074323\/image-148-380x240.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074323\/image-148-800x505.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074323\/image-148-1160x732.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074323\/image-148-150x95.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074323\/image-148.jpeg 1600w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nalanda, Bihar, is one of the top historical places in India, and for a good reason. Nalanda was one of the world\u2019s first residential universities. The university has been open since the 5th century AD. Asian students studied religion, logic, and more here. On the other hand, Chinese monks like Xuanzang wrote accounts of this educational institution. Today, Nalanda is in ruins. However, you can visit the nearby museum for ancient statues, books, and coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-ajanta-amp-ellora-caves-maharashtra\">5. Ajanta &amp; Ellora Caves, Maharashtra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"423\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAGnAQMAAAAT8rcxAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAExJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgLMB1ScAAYphxlgAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Ajanta &amp; Ellora Caves, Maharashtra- historical places in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858435 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-28-1024x423.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074330\/image-28-1024x423.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074330\/image-28-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074330\/image-28-768x317.png 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074330\/image-28-380x157.png 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074330\/image-28-800x330.png 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074330\/image-28-150x62.png 150w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074330\/image-28.png 1150w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Go Kite Tours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ajanta &amp; Ellora Caves are some of the popular historical places in India. These rock-cut caves display Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain art. The Ajanta walls consist of beautiful paintings of Buddha. On the other hand, Ellora is known for its Kailash Temple, which is carved from a single rock. Both sides are UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Kailash Temple is the world\u2019s largest monolithic rock excavation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-hampi-karnataka\">6. Hampi, Karnataka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"576\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAJAAQMAAAApW4aWAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAF5JREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO8GIk8AAbOpTZoAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Hampi, Karnataka- historical places in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858436 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-149-1024x576.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074334\/image-149-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074334\/image-149-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074334\/image-149-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074334\/image-149-380x214.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074334\/image-149-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074334\/image-149-1160x653.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074334\/image-149-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074334\/image-149.jpeg 1280w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Incredible India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hampi in Karnataka is one of the most well-known historical places in India. This place was the capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire.. The palaces, temples, and markets still stand amid giant boulders. The highlights of the city are the Virupaksha and Vittala Temple. You will find scenes from the Ramayana inscribed into these temple walls. Although this place is in ruins, it is yet hauntingly beautiful. The stone chariot at Hampi inspired the INR 50 note design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-kumbhalgarh-fort-rajasthan\">7. Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"614\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAJmAQMAAAD4rmC9AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGNJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADAuwE1dQABYCaaDAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan- historical places in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858437 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-150-1024x614.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074338\/image-150-1024x614.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074338\/image-150-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074338\/image-150-768x460.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074338\/image-150-380x228.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074338\/image-150-560x336.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074338\/image-150-800x479.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074338\/image-150-1160x695.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074338\/image-150-150x90.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074338\/image-150.jpeg 1248w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Flamingo Travels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kumbhalgarh Fort in Rajasthan is one of the top historical places in India. It was built around the 15th century and is popular for its massive walls. It has 36 km of walls. In terms of length, it is only second to the Great Wall of China. The Kumbhalgarh Fort is home to hundreds of Jain temples. During invasions, the Rajastani rulers used it as a haven. The great Maharana Pratap was also born here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-mandu-madhya-pradesh\">8. Mandu, Madhya Pradesh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"621\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA+gAAAJtAQMAAACfZ8h4AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGNJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACAjwExtQABHdbi5AAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Mandu, Madhya Pradesh- historical places in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858438 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-29.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074343\/image-29.png 1000w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074343\/image-29-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074343\/image-29-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074343\/image-29-380x236.png 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074343\/image-29-800x497.png 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074343\/image-29-150x93.png 150w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: MP Tourism<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandu in Madhya Pradesh is one of the top historical places in India. It is a hilltop fortress town. You can find stunning Afghan architecture here. Earlier, it was one of the romantic capitals of the Malwa sultans. The old water structures in Mandu, like step wells and tanks, are used even today. Mandu is also popular for having an early hospital. This shows the medieval healthcare facilities. The epic love story of Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati also unfolded here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-old-goa-goa\">9. Old Goa, Goa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Old Goa, Goa- historical places in india\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdsXLdoMi8XzrH0Ba5MzKzO2EbtaijwqQ5xB_I8cBvqS5Zewjz2i2LTFemVEAmbLB5BsSSs4vapmSFXQ3qngBAsn3RS3DuX4BKkVLFzdq4Gx1Aouli8vSng4q9A35DNK4pMRJv9kg?key=1tdU1fAS4-T7UPT_ivkIUyED\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: iTavara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Old Goa is another popular historical place in India. You can visit Old Goa fr the grand churches. These churches were built during the Portuguese rule. For example, the Basilica of Bom Jesus holds the remains of St. Francis Xavier. These churches have a blend of European designs and Indian artistic elements. One of the must-visit historical places you need to visit here is the S\u00e9 Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-agra-and-fatehpur-sikri-uttar-pradesh\">10. Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"512\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAIAAQMAAAAmA4z6AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADvBgIPAAGwqQ4MAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Agra &amp; Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh- historical places in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858439 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-151-1024x512.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074346\/image-151-1024x512.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074346\/image-151-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074346\/image-151-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074346\/image-151-380x190.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074346\/image-151-800x400.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074346\/image-151-1160x580.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074346\/image-151-150x75.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074346\/image-151.jpeg 1280w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Agra Tourism<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you may already know, Agra is famous for the Taj Mahal. However, the city has more to offer. You can find the Itmad-ud-Daulah\u2019s tomb or the baby Taj. This tomb is equally beautiful, You can also visit the nearby Fatehpur Sikri, which was the capital of Emperor Akbar. You can marvel at the Buland Darwaza and Salim Chishti&#8217;s serene white tomb. Did you know that Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned due to water shortages?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\">Also Read: <strong>Fun Facts About Delhi You Won\u2019t Believe Are True<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-10-historical-monuments-in-india-nbsp\">Top 10 Historical Monuments in India&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the top historical moments in India. These monuments are a symbol of ancient architecture and some of the wonders of Indian history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-taj-mahal\">1. Taj Mahal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"853\"  height=\"480\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA1UAAAHgAQMAAAB3qdVqAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAEhJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAfBnKgAABYDzLiAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"1. Taj Mahal-Historical Monuments in India\"  class=\"wp-image-858440 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-152.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074349\/image-152.jpeg 853w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074349\/image-152-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074349\/image-152-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074349\/image-152-380x214.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074349\/image-152-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074349\/image-152-150x84.jpeg 150w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Credit: peapix<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Taj Mahal is one of the top historical places in India that you must visit. Located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, the Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the World. It was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Mahal was constructed with white marble and is decorated with precious stones. It took more than 22 years and around 20,000 workers to complete the architectural marvel. Today, the Taj Mahal is known as the symbol of love and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-qutub-minar-nbsp\">2. Qutub Minar&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"900\"  height=\"564\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA4QAAAI0AQMAAAB\/PXW5AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFVJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20Hb6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHgM+ygAAdA5uUwAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Qutub Minar- historical monuents in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858441 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-153.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074351\/image-153.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074351\/image-153-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074351\/image-153-768x481.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074351\/image-153-380x238.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074351\/image-153-800x501.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074351\/image-153-150x94.jpeg 150w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Delhi Tour Packages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Qutub Minar is one of the popular historical places in India. It is the tallest brick minaret in the world and is about 73 meters tall. The construction of the Qutub Minar started in 1192. It was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak. The minaret is made up of red sandstone and marble that has Arabic inscriptions. The Minar has 5 storeys with balconies (although you may not be permitted to enter). It is located within the Qutub complex, which is home to ancient ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-red-fort-nbsp\">3. Red Fort&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"512\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAIAAQMAAAAmA4z6AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADvBgIPAAGwqQ4MAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Red Fort- historical monuments in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858443 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-155-1024x512.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074359\/image-155-1024x512.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074359\/image-155-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074359\/image-155-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074359\/image-155-1536x768.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074359\/image-155-380x190.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074359\/image-155-800x400.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074359\/image-155-1160x580.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074359\/image-155-150x75.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074359\/image-155.jpeg 1600w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit:amoghavarshaiaskas.in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/general-knowledge\/indian-history-red-fort-history\/\"><strong>The Red For<\/strong><\/a>t should be a must-visit destination. It is one of the historical places in India that was built in 1648 by the Emperor Shah Jahan. It was the main residence of the Mughal emperors for 200 years. The Red Fort is made up of red sandstone. The sandstone has intricate carvings that will leave you spellbound. The Red Fort is the place where the Indian Independence Day is celebrated each year. It includes gardens, royal hills, and even museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-mysore-palace\">4. Mysore Palace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"684\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKsAQMAAABI3V1vAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGtJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADwbli7AAGYJM0zAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\" Mysore Palace- historical monuments in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858444 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-30-1024x684.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074405\/image-30-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074405\/image-30-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074405\/image-30-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074405\/image-30-380x254.png 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074405\/image-30-800x535.png 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074405\/image-30-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074405\/image-30.png 1100w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: World Atlas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mysore Palace was the Royal Residence of the Wodeyar dynasty. This palace was built in the Indo-Saracenic architectural style. During the Dasara festival, the Place was lit up with 100,000+ bulbs. Its interiors consist of mirrors, stained glass, and royal furniture. The secret tunnels of the palace were used by the Royals during emergencies. Today, the Mysore Palace is one of the most visited historical places in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-khajuraho-temples-nbsp\">5. Khajuraho Temples&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"612\"  height=\"408\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAmQAAAGYAQMAAADWZ2wAAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20KP6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACAlwF8UAAB5mnzXQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\" Khajuraho Temples- historical monuments in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858445 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-156.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074408\/image-156.jpeg 612w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074408\/image-156-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074408\/image-156-380x253.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074408\/image-156-150x100.jpeg 150w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Istock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Khajuraho Temples are located in Madhya Pradesh. They are popular for their sculptures and architecture. The Khajuraho Temples were supposedly built by the Chandela dynasty (950 AD- 1050 AD). The temples represent love, life, and spirituality. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Out of the total temples, only 20-25 temples remain even today. This is one of the historical places in India that was re-discovered by a British officer in 1838 (as they were hidden in the forest).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-jantar-mantar\">6. Jantar Mantar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"439\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAG3AQMAAAAQJLWqAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAE5JREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACAswHdNwABQgLmGQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Jantar Mantar- historical monuments in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858446 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-157-1024x439.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074410\/image-157-1024x439.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074410\/image-157-300x129.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074410\/image-157-768x329.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074410\/image-157-380x163.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074410\/image-157-800x343.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074410\/image-157-1160x497.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074410\/image-157-150x64.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074410\/image-157.jpeg 1400w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Fab Hotels.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Janatar Mantar is an ancient observatory that is one of the most popular historical places in India. The Jantar Mantar was built around 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh II. This observatory was made to study time and celestial movements. The observatory has the world\u2019s largest sundial. It has a total of 19 large instruments, like star trackers and sundials. For example, the world\u2019s largest stone sundial. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-gateway-of-india\">7. Gateway of India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"423\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAGnAQMAAAAT8rcxAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAExJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgLMB1ScAAYphxlgAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Gateway of India- historical monuments in india\"  class=\"wp-image-858447 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-31-1024x423.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074415\/image-31-1024x423.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074415\/image-31-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074415\/image-31-768x317.png 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074415\/image-31-380x157.png 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074415\/image-31-800x330.png 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074415\/image-31-150x62.png 150w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/21074415\/image-31.png 1150w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Go Kite Tours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Gateway of India<\/strong> was built around 1924. This Gateway was built to welcome King George V and Queen Mary. This is an iconic landmark that overlooks the Arabian Sea and is made in the Indo-Saracenic architectural style by making use of yellow basalt. The Gateway of India is the starting point for boat rides to the Elephanta Caves. Today, the Gateway of India stands as the symbol of the arrival of the British and their departure from India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp-8-konark-sun-temple-nbsp\">&nbsp;8. Konark Sun Temple&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Konark Sun Temple\u00a0 historical monuments in india\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeY-kh8ORF0maJnjBraKrsKmTfAQWJpUbvduCTEgvYG7cueduJn50uYbBBCipzwL-eb7slHNFSyMXcEvWAD4xUe1uxndStj5bQMZm_bqj1bH14R3OfWb-lrn65QnuIKpt0lroRl5w?key=1tdU1fAS4-T7UPT_ivkIUyED\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Britannica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Konark Sun Temple was built around the 13th century. This is one of the popular historical places in India. The Konark Sun Temple was designed as a part of a giant chariot for the Surya or the Sun God. King Narasimhadeva I is credited with building the temple. The temple has 24 stone wheels, each a sundial. You can find carvings of mythology, daily life, and even nature. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746985267770\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which is the first historical place in India?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The first historical place in India is the Sanchi Stupa. It is located in Madhya Pradesh. The Sanchi Stupa is one of the oldest stone monuments in India.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746985280389\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many historical places are there in India?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">More than 1 lakh historical places are in India. The precise number of historical places is not available. In general, there are 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746985291897\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which is the oldest place in India?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The oldest place in India is Varanasi. It is the oldest inhabited city in the country, and is the home of the Indian Vedic culture. Varanasi has been the cultural centre since the collapse of the Bronze Age in India.It is one of the world\u2019s oldest settled cities.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746985312168\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are historical locations in history?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The historical locations in history are continuously preserved. For example, the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the Colosseum in Rome, the Taj Mahal in India, and the Great Wall of China in China are some of the historical locations.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746985331097\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which state in India has a great history?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Rajasthan is a popular place due to its fort history, Bihar is popular for its contributions to Indian civilisation, and Delhi, the capital of India, is popular for its historical sites.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These were all about the historical places in India. 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