Top 10 Historical Sites to Explore in India

Shaniwar Wada

The Maratha Empire's political and residential hub was this Pune fort from the sixteenth century.

Chittorgarh Fort

Once the capital of the Mewar, the fort, one of the biggest in India, is situated in Chittorgarh.

Upper Fort, Aguada

The Portuguese constructed this expansive fort in Goa in the 17th century, which provides sweeping vistas of the Arabian Sea.

Sun Temple, Konark

Situated on the coast close to Puri, Odisha, the Sun Temple is a 13th-century architectural masterpiece.

Golconda Fort

Due to the adjacent diamond mines, this Hyderabad citadel dating back to the 12th century witnessed several monarchs come and go.

Mahabalipuram

On the Tamil Nadu coast, Mahabalipuram is home to a collection of temples that date back to the seventh and eighth century.

Red Fort

In the seventeenth century, Shah Jahan moved his capital from Agra to Delhi, and Red Fort Lal Qila served as his administrative center.

Agra Fort

The Agra Fort, constructed by the Mughal emperor Akbar, housed the Empire's capital until Delhi took over in 1638.

Qutub Minar

The most visited structure in Delhi is the 72-meter-tall tower, which is situated at Mehrauli, the city's oldest fortified stronghold.

Taj Mahal

Constructed by none other than Shah Jahan, the Taj Mahal in Agra is the most visited monument in India and one of the world's seven wonders.