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CULTURAL SITES
- Agra Fort (1983)
- Ajanta Caves (1983)
- Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar (2016)
- Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi(1989)
- Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004)
- Churches and Convents of Goa(1986)
- Elephanta Caves (1987)
- Ellora Caves (1983)
- Fatehpur Sikri (1986)
- Great Living Chola Temples (1987,2004)
- Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986)
- Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984)
- Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987)
- Hill Forts of Rajasthan (2013)
- Historic City of Ahmadabad (2017)
CULTURAL SITES
- Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi (1993)
- Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986)
- Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (2002)
- Mountain Railways of India (1999,2005,2008)
- Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993)
- Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat (2014)
- Red Fort Complex (2007)
- Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)
- Sun Temple, Konârak (1984)
- Taj Mahal (1983)
- The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement (2016)
- The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010)
- Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai (2018)
NATURAL
- Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (2014)
- Kaziranga National Park (1985)
- Keoladeo National Park (1985)
- Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
- Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park(1988,2005)
- Sundarbans National Park (1987)
- Western Ghats(2012)
Mixed
- Khangchendzonga National Park (2016)
FORTS
- The six Hill Forts of Rajasthan, spread across Rajasthan state in northern India, clustered together as a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The forts are mainly based in the Aravalli Range, and were built and enhanced between the 8th and 18th centuries CE by several Rajput kings of different kingdoms. They comprise:
Chittor Fort at Chittorgarh
- Kumbhalgarh Fort at Kumbhalgarh
- Ranthambore Fort at Sawai Madhopur
- Gagron Fort at Jhalawar
- Amer Fort at Jaipur
- Jaisalmer Fort at Jaisalmer
CHITTORGARH FORT
HISTORY
- Chittaurgarh was a former capital of the Sisodia Dynasty of Mewar. Chittaurgarh is situated on the banks of river Berach and Gambhiri.
- Initially, it was ruled by Guhilot and later by Sisodias , from the 7th century. Emperor Akbar won it in 1567 but finally abandoned in 1568. It is scattered at a hill of 180 meter in height spread over an area of 280 mt2.
KUMBHALGARH FORT
HISTORY
- Kumbhalgarh is located in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan .Its construction taken place with the help of Rana Kumbha between AD 1443 and 1458 under the supervision of famous architect Mandan.
- Rana Fateh Singh (1885-1930 AD), one of the greatest builders of the time constructed Badal Mahal inside the fort. Some prominent buildings inside this fort are Kumbha Palace, Brahmanical Badal Mahal,Jain Temples, water reservoirs, chhattris etc. The great Maharana pratap was born in this fort.
SAWAI MADHOPUR FORT(RANTHAMBORE)
- Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the town of Sawai Madhopur. In 1299, Hammiradeva sheltered Muhammad Shah, a rebel general of Sultan Ala ud din Khalji, and refused to turn him over to the Sultan. The Sultan besieged and conquered the fort in 1301.
- The fortress passed to the Kachwaha Maharajas of Jaipur in the 17th century, and it remained part of Jaipur state until Indian Independence. Jaipur state acceded to India in 1949, becoming part of the state of Rajasthan in 1950.
JHALAWAR FORT
AMER FORT
- Amer Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres located 11 kilometres from Jaipur.
- The town of Amer was originally built by Meenas, and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh I. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake.
- Man Singh, one of the first war chiefs or the trusted general of the Emperor Akbar. Akbar included him among the ‘Navaratnas’.
JAISALMER FORT
HISTORY
- Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest fortifications in the world. It is situated in the city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. It is a World Heritage Site. It was constructed by the Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal in 1156. Jaisalmer is an excellent example a hill fort in desert location.
- It is believed to be one of the very few “living forts” in the world , as nearly one fourth of the old city’s population still resides within the for.
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