Indian Monuments List

Indian And International Monuments List:

Monuments are physical structures, buildings, or landmarks that are constructed to commemorate, honor, or memorialize significant events, people, or ideas. Monuments can be found all around the world and can take various forms, including statues, memorials, temples, tombs, palaces, and more.

Here's a list of some famous Indian and International monuments, and the states where they are located:

Indian monuments, along with the rulers:

  1. Taj Mahal -

    • Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

    • Located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

  2. Red Fort (Lal Qila) -

    •  Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

    •  Located in Delhi.

  3. Qutub Minar -

    •  Constructed by various rulers, starting with Qutb-ud-din Aibak.

    • Located in Delhi.

  4. Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) -

    • Built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of the Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty.

    • Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

  5. Amer Fort (Amber Fort) -

    • Constructed by Raja Man Singh I, a Rajput ruler of the Kachwaha dynasty.

    •  Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

  6. Khajuraho Group of Monuments -

    • Built by the Chandela dynasty, particularly under rulers like Yasovarman and Dhangadeva.

    •  Located in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

  7. Ellora Caves -

    • Carved by various dynasties, including the Rashtrakutas and Chalukyas.

    •  Located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

  8. Ajanta Caves -

    • Created by Buddhist monks and craftsmen under the patronage of various rulers.

    • Located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

  9. Konark Sun Temple -

    • Constructed by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.

    •  Located in Konark, Odisha.

  10. Victoria Memorial -

    • Commissioned during the reign of King George V, designed by Sir William Emerson.

    • Located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

  11. Mysore Palace -

    • Originally built by Yaduraya Wodeyar and later expanded by various rulers of the Wodeyar dynasty.

    • Located in Mysore, Karnataka.

  12. Charminar -

    • Built by Qutb Shahi Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.

    •  Located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

  13. Sanchi Stupa -

    • Originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty.

    •  Located in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh.

  14. Rani Ki Vav -

    • Built by Queen Udayamati, the wife of Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty.

    • Located in Patan, Gujarat.

  15. Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple) -

    • Built by Rajaraja Chola I of the Chola dynasty.

    •  Located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

  16. Gol Gumbaz -

    • Built by Mohammed Adil Shah of the Adil Shahi dynasty.

    •  Located in Bijapur (Vijayapura), Karnataka.

  17. Jaisalmer Fort -

    • Built by Maharawal Jaisal Singh of the Rajput dynasty.

    • Located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

  18. Sarnath -

    • Associated with Emperor Ashoka and the Buddha's first sermon.

    •  Located near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

  19. Gateway of India -

    • Built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.

    •  Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

  20. Lotus Temple (Bahá'í House of Worship) -

    • Designed by Fariborz Sahba.

    • Located in Delhi.

See the next article for the International Monuments List.