May 4, 2023, 08:53 PM IST

10 Most Famous Monuments of India

Raghwendra Shukla

Taj Mahal, Agra

This white marble monument is located in the city of Agra and was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur 

It was designed by Lal Chand Ustad and looks similar to the shape of a crown. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. 

Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

One of the largest temple complexes in India, Sri Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple is the most famous spiritual site in Madurai.

Mysore Palace, Mysore

The Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas, is a three-storeyed majestic monument located at the heart of the city. 

Sanchi Stupa, Sanchi

It is a grand structure with a height  of 42 feet and a width of 106 ft  and is home to many relics  of Lord Buddha.

Qutub Minar, Delhi

Made up of red sandstone and marble, Qutu Minar is the highest stone tower in India. It stands at a height of 72.5 metres. 

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

The monument is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria and houses an excellent collection of British Raj memorabilia including paintings and manuscripts.

Gateway of India, Mumbai

This splendid architecture was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.

Charminar, Hyderabad

The Charminar in Hyderabad was built in 1591 to commemorate the eradication of plague.

Konark Sun Temple, Puri

The name Konark (Koṇarka) derives from the combination of the Sanskrit words Koṇa (corner or angle) and Arka (the sun).