10 Unique World Heritage Sites In India One Must Visit

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Ajanta Caves 

The Ajanta Caves are a series of 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave temples dating from the 2nd century BC to the 6th century AD. They are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state, India.  

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Ellora Caves 

The Ellora Caves are a series of 34 rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain cave temples located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state, India. They were built between the 5th and 10th centuries AD. 

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Red Fort Complex 

The Red Fort Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Delhi, India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century and served as the royal residence of the Mughals for over 200 years 

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Taj Mahal 

The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. 

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Jantar Mantar 

The Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory located in Jaipur, India. It was built by the Rajput maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the 18th century 

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Sun Temple at Konârak 

The Sun Temple at Konârak is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the sun god Surya. It is located in the Konârak district of Odisha state, India. 

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Group of Monuments at Hampi 

The Group of Monuments at Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka state, India. 

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Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya 

The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Bodh Gaya district of Bihar state, India. It is the place where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. 

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Churches and Convents of Goa 

The Churches and Convents of Goa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the state of Goa, India. Goa was a Portuguese colony for over 450 years, and the Churches and Convents of Goa are a testament to the Portuguese influence on the state. 

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Khajuraho Group of Monuments 

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh state, India. 

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