Most Important Indian Monuments
| Monument/Site | State | Famous for |
|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | Uttar Pradesh | Mughal architecture |
| Red Fort | Delhi | Mughal architecture |
| Qutb Minar | Delhi | Delhi Sultanate |
| Sanchi Stupa | Madhya Pradesh | Buddhism |
| Ajanta Caves | Maharashtra | Buddhist paintings |
| Ellora Caves | Maharashtra | Buddhist, Hindu & Jain caves |
| Elephanta Caves | Maharashtra | Shaivite rock-cut art |
| Khajuraho Temples | Madhya Pradesh | Temple sculptures |
| Konark Sun Temple | Odisha | Sun Temple architecture |
| Hampi | Karnataka | Vijayanagara Empire |
| Pattadakal | Karnataka | Chalukyan architecture |
| Mahabalipuram | Tamil Nadu | Pallava architecture |
| Brihadisvara Temple | Tamil Nadu | Chola architecture |
| Nalanda | Bihar | Ancient university |
| Mahabodhi Temple | Bihar | Buddhism |
| Fatehpur Sikri | Uttar Pradesh | Akbar’s architecture |
| Agra Fort | Uttar Pradesh | Mughal architecture |
| Rani-ki-Vav | Gujarat | Stepwell architecture |
| Dholavira | Gujarat | Harappan civilization |
| Champaner-Pavagadh | Gujarat | Medieval archaeology |
| Ramappa Temple | Telangana | Kakatiya architecture |
| Moidams | Assam | Ahom burial system |
| Jantar Mantar | Rajasthan | Astronomy |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus | Maharashtra | Colonial architecture |
| Churches of Goa | Goa | Portuguese architecture |