Monuments and Mosques:

  • Famous for its stunning architecture and historical significance.

Dilwara Temples

  • Mount Abu: Jain temples known for their intricate carvings and beautiful architecture.

Elephanta Caves

  • Mumbai: Located on an island, these caves are famous for their sculptures and rock-cut architecture.

Ellora Caves

  • Aurangabad: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, these caves feature Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain temples.

Gandhi Sadan

  • Delhi: Also known as Birla House, this is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in 1948.

Gateway of India

  • Mumbai: A famous monument built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V to India.

Gol Gumbaz

  • Bijapur: Known for having the largest dome in India.

Gomteshwara

  • Mysore: A 2000-year-old statue of a Jain sage carved from a single stone.

Golden Temple

  • Amritsar: The largest Gurudwara (Sikh temple) in the world.

Hawa Mahal

  • Jaipur: A beautiful pink castle known for its unique architecture.

Jallianwala Bagh

  • Amritsar: A public garden known for the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre during the British rule.

Jantar Mantar:

  • An observatory built in Delhi in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Ajmer.

Jama Masjid:

  • The largest mosque in Delhi, built by Shah Jahan.

Kanya Kumari:

  • A temple dedicated to the Virgin Goddess, located at Cape Camorin in Tamil Nadu.

Kranti Maidan:

  • A historical avenue in Mumbai where Mahatma Gandhi gave the call for “Quit India” in 1942.

Khajuraho:

  • A group of temples near Bhopal, known for their intricate carvings and sculptures.

Meenakshi Temple:

  • A Hindu temple located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Qutab Minar:

  • The tallest minaret in Delhi, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak.

Rajghat:

  • The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi.

Red Fort:

  • A red sandstone fort built by Shah Jahan on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi.

Sabarmati:

  • A place in Ahmedabad where Mahatma Gandhi founded the Harijan Ashram.

Sarnath:

  • A place near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, known for its Buddhist stupas and monasteries.

Pilgrimage:

  • A place where Gautam Buddha gave his first speech after becoming enlightened.

Shaktisthal:

  • A place in Delhi where Mrs. Indira Gandhi was cremated. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna River.

Shantivan:

  • A place in Delhi where Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru’s tomb is located.

Shantiniketan:

  • A famous university in Kolkata founded by Rabindranath Tagore.

Sanchi:

  • A place in Madhya Pradesh known for its ancient Buddhist monuments.

Tower of Victory:

  • A famous tower in Chittorgarh built by Rana Sangha, the King of Mewar, in 1450 AD to celebrate his victory over the Muslim forces of Malwa.

Victoria Memorial:

  • A famous museum in Kolkata.

Vijay Ghat:

  • A place in Delhi where Lal Bahadur Shastri’s tomb is located.

Vir Bhumi:

  • A place in Delhi where Rajiv Gandhi’s tomb is located.


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