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IMPORTANT HISTORICAL
MONUMENTS OF INDIA
Names of various important Historical Monuments of India, the states they're located in
and their signicance in various Banking and Government Exam Preparation.
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The following eBook contains a list of most important Historical Monuments of India. You can
expect 1 or 2 questions in the General Awareness section of Bank and Government exams
from this topic.
Learn the following eBook and it might just get you brownie points in your
next Bank/Government exam.
Here’s a sample question
In which Indian State is the Lake Palace located?
a. Karnataka
b. Rajasthan
c. Delhi
d. Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: Rajasthan
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Cellular Jail Port Blair A Colonial Prison used by the British to exile
prisoners to the archipelago
Name of the Monument Place Remark
Andhra Pradesh
Venkateswara Temple
Tirumala Temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara,
an incarnation of Vishnu.
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Assam
Kamakhya Temple Guwahati A Hindu Temple dedicated to
Goddess Kamakhya.
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Bihar
Mahabodhi Temple
Nalanda
Bodh Gaya
Bihar Sharif
The location where Lord Buddha is said to
have attained enlightenment.
A Buddhist Monastery in the Kingdom of
Magadha.
Name of the Monument Place Remark
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Goa
Basilica of Bom Jesus Bainguinim Church in Old Goa that holds the mortal
remains of St. Francis Xavier.
Se Cathedral Church Velha Church dedicated to Saint Catherine,
constructed during the reign of King
Dom Sebastiao.
Name of the Monument Place Remark
Gujarat
Rani Ki Vav Patan A Step-well constructed in the Maru-Gurjara
Architectural Style.
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Karnataka
Gol Gumbaz
Gommateshwara Statue
Halebidu
Hampi Monuments
Hoysala Temples
Mysore Palace
Pattadakal group of monuments
Bijapur
Shravanabelagola
Hassan
Hampi
Hoysala
Mysore
Pattadakal
Sultan of Bijapur, Mohammed Adil Shah's
Mausoleum.
A Monolithic statue dedicated to
Lord Bahubali.
Capital of the Hoysala Empire during the
12 and 13th Century.
Important religious centre, which was once
the seat of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Temples built by the Hoysala Empire.
Residence of the Wodeyars (Royal family
of Mysore) and a popular tourist attraction.
Group of Hindu temples and a Jain Sanctuary
built during the Chalukya Dynasty.
Name of the Monument Place Remark
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Madhya Pradesh
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
Gwalior Fort
Khajuraho Temples
Sanchi Stupa
Raisen
Gwalior
Khajuraho
Sanchi
Clusters of rock shelters with paintings dating
from the Mesolithic Period.
Fort built by Man Singh Tomar in the
8th Century.
Known for its erotic sculptures and
nagara-style architecture.
Buddhist Monument built during the Mauryan
period by Emperor Ashoka.
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Maharashtra
Ajanta Caves
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Elephanta Caves
Ellora Caves
Gateway of India
Aurangabad
Mumbai
Mumbai
Marathwada
Mumbai
Buddhist rock-cut monuments, famous for its
murals. A ne example of Indian Art.
Headquarters of the Indian Central Railways,
built in 1887.
Intricately sculpted caves on the Elephanta
Island.
Artistic monasteries and temples dating
from A.D. 600 to 1000.
Built to mark the landing of King George V
and Queen Mary in the 20th Century.
Name of the Monument Place Remark
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New Delhi
Akshardham
Humayun’s Tomb
India Gate
Jama Masjid
Lotus Temple
Qutub (Qutb) Minar
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Red Fort
Noida Mor
Nizamuddin
East
Rajpath
Chandni Chowk
Kalkaji
Mehrauli
President's Estate
Chandni Chowk
Hindu temple and a unique cultural complex
dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan.
Mughal Emperor Humayun's tomb. Built in
1560's under Emperor Akbar's patronage.
Commemorates soldiers of the Indian Army
who died ghting for the British Army
during WWI.
One of India's largest Mosques. Built by
Shah Jahan.
Lotus-shaped temple. Last of the seven Baha'i
Temples build around the world.
2nd Tallest architecture in India and world’s
tallest rubble masonry minaret
Ofcial home of the President of India.
Mughal Emperors' Main Residence and
Political centre for 2000 years.
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Odisha
Konark Sun Temple Konark Temple dedicated to the Sun God, built during
the 13th century.
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Punjab
Golden Temple Amritsar Holiest religious place of the Sikhs.
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Rajasthan
Amber Fort (aka Amer Fort)
Chittor Fort
Dilwara Temples
Hawa Mahal
Jaisalmer Fort
Jantar Mantar
Lake Palace
Mehrangarh Fort
Jaipur
Chittorgarh
Mount Abu
Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Jaipur
Udaipur
Jodhpur
Built by Raja Man Singh, one of the rst
Generals of Emperor Akbar.
One of India's largest forts, which was once
the capital of Mewar.
Jain temples built during 11th and 13th century.
Known for the striking use of marble in their
construction.
A high wall with windows and screened
balconies to enable royal women to observe
street festivals while unseen from outside.
Rajasthan's second oldest fort, made of
sand stones.
Houses astronomical instruments built by
Sawai Jai Singh. Also features the world's
largest stone sundial.
Built under Maharaja Jagat Singh II during the
1740's. Voted as the most romantic hotel
in India.
One of India's largest forts. Known for it's
intricate architecture and courtyards.
Name of the Monument Place Remark
Tamil Nadu
Airavatesvara Temple
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Darasuram
Thanjavur
Ariyalur
Mahabalipuram
Madurai
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, built in the
12th Century by Rajaraja Chola II.
Fine example of Dravidian Architecture and one
of India's largest temples.
Built by Rajendra Chola. Renowned for having
the biggest Shivalingam in South India.
Pallava period sites, containing several cave
temples known for their architectural grandeur.
Temple dedicated to Parvati and Shiva. Most
visited tourist attraction in the city.
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Telangana
Charminar
Golkonda
Falaknuma Palace
Hyderabad
Hyderabad
Hyderabad
One of the most recognized monuments of
India. A Global icon of Hyderabad.
One of India's most magnicent fortress
ruled by the Qutub Shahi Kings in 16th and
17th century.
Built by Vikar-Ul-Umra, then PM of
Hyderabad,later renovated by Taj Hotels
into a Luxury hotel.
Name of the Monument Place Remark
Uttar Pradesh
Agra Fort
Akbar’s Fort
Fatehpur Sikri
Taj Mahal
Agra
Sikandra
Agra
Agra
Home of the Mughal Emperors till 1638.
Tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
City with intricate architecture that integrates
Jain, Hindu and Persian elements.
Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
Mumtaz Mahal.
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West Bengal
Victoria Memorial Kolkata
Dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria.
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