Historical Monuments in a country are very important. They not only represent the tradition and culture of that country but also generate good revenue through tourism. India is lucky to have numerous breath-taking Historical Monuments including the Taj Mahal. Apart from the Taj Mahal, India has numerous iconic structures, forts, sanctuaries, and royal residences. In today’s post, we will talk about these historical monuments in India.
You should know that there are around 40 World Heritage Sites in India out of which many are important Historical Monuments. Go through this post to find the list of Historical Monuments in India.
Latest News: Tunnath temple of Uttarakhand has been added in the list of national monument.
List of Historical Monuments in India 2023
As per the latest trends, it is observed by UPSC is asking multiple questions regarding Historical Monuments in India. So, Candidates preparing for IAS, PCS, or other civil services examinations should know about these monuments.
| Telangana | ||
| Historical Monument | Place | Built by whom and when |
| Golconda Fort | Hyderabad | Kakatiyas in the year 1143 |
| Qutb Shahi Tombs | Ibrahim Bagh, Hyderabad | 16th and 17th Centuries by Qutub Shahi Dynasty |
| Charminar | Hyderabad | 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah |
| Taramati Baradari | Hyderabad | 1880s by Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah |
| Delhi (World Heritage City) | ||
| Historical Monument | Place | Built by whom and when |
| Humayun’s Tomb | Delhi | Hameeda Bano Beghum (wife of Humayun) in 1570 |
| Firoz shah Kotla | Hauz Khas | Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1354 |
| Jama Masjid | Delhi | Shahjahana in 1656 |
| Jantar Mantar | Delhi | Sawai Jay Singh in 1729 |
| India Gate | New Delhi | Edwin Lutyens (Architect) in 1931 |
| Khirki Masjid | Delhi | Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq in 1354 |
| Laxmi Narayan Temple | Delhi | Birla Family in 1939 |
| Moti Masjid | Delhi | Aurangzeb in 1655 |
| Old Fort
(Purana Quila) | Delhi | Sher Shah Suri in 16th Century |
| President’s House | Delhi | British Government in 1912 |
| Qutub Minar | Delhi | Qutub ud din Aibak in 1198 |
| Red Fort | Delhi | Shahjehan (1639 AD) |
| Safdar Jung Tomb | Delhi | Shuja ud daulah
(1754 AD) |
| Tughlakabad Fort | Delhi | Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq in 1321 |
| Bihar | ||
| Ancient Remains | Vaishali | – |
| Gol Ghar | Patna | British Government in 1786 |
| Harmandir Sahib | Patna | Maharaja RanjitSingh in 1666 |
| Padari Ki Haveli | Patna | Father Capuchin in 1713 |
| Pathar Ki Masjid | Patna | Pervez Shah in 1621 |
| Nalanda University | Bihar | Kumargupta I in 5th Century |
| Sher Shah’s Tomb | Sasaram | Sher Shah’s son in 1545 AD |
| Site of Mauryan Palace | Kumrahar Patna | – |
| Vishnupad Temple | Gaya | Rani Ahilya Bai in 1787 |
| Maharashtra | ||
| Aga Khan Palace | Pune | In 1892 by Sultan Mohammed Shah, |
| Ajanta Caves | Aurangabad | Gupta Rulers in 4 to 10th century |
| Bibi Ka Maqbara | Aurangabad | Aurangzeb in 1661 |
| Daulatabad Fort | Daulatabad | Yadava Dynasty in 1187 |
| Elephanta Caves | Gharapuri Mumbai | Rashtrakuta rulers (5 to 9th century) |
| Ellora Caves | Aurangabad | Rashtrakuta rulers
(6-10th century) |
| Gateway of India | Mumbai | British Government
In 20th century |
| Hirakata Old Fort | Alibagh | – |
| Kanheri Caves | Mumbai | Buddhist |
| Pandavleni Caves | Shahada | Queen Gotami Balasari |
| Prince of Wales Museum | Mumbai | George V |
| Raigad Fort | Raigad | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1030 |
| Shaniwarwada | Pune | – |
| Rajasthan | ||
| Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra | Ajmer | Qutubuddin Aibak 1199 |
| Bharatpur Fort | Bharatpur | Raja Surajmal Singh in1722 |
| Ajmer Sharif Dargah | Ajmer | Sultan Shyasuddin in 1236 |
| Dilwara Jain Temple | Mount Abu | Siddharaja in 1582 |
| Hawa Mahal | Jaipur | Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1799 |
| Jaigarh Fort | Jaipur | Sawai Jai Singh in 1658 |
| Jodhpur Fort | Jodhpur | Rao Jodha in 1459 |
| Nahargarh Fort | Jaipur | Sawai Jai Singh in 1734 |
| Vijaya Stambha | Chittorgarh | Maharana Kumbha in 1448 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ||
| Agra Fort | Agra | Akbar in 1573 |
| Akbar’s Tomb | Sikandra | Jahangir in 1613 |
| Anand Bhawan | Allahabad | Motilal Nehru in 1930 |
| Aram Bagh | Agra | Babur in 1528 |
| Bada Imambara | Lucknow | Asaf-ud-daula in 1784 |
| Chhota Imambara | Lucknow | Muhammad Ali Shah in 1838 |
| Deewan-E- Khas | Agra Fort | Shahjahan |
| Fatehpur Sikri | Agra | Akbar in 1571 |
| Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula | Agra | Nurjahan in 1628 |
| Jama Masjid | Agra | Shahjahan in 1648 |
| Moti Masjid | Agra | Shahjahan in 1655 |
| Sati Burj | Mathura | Raja Bhagwan Das in 1570 |
| Shish Mahal | Agra | Shahjahan in 1653 |
| Taj Mahal | Agra | Shahjahan in 1631 |
| Tamil Nadu | ||
| Brihadeshwara | Tanjore | Rajaraja chola I in 1010 |
| Kailasanathar Temple | Kanchipuram | NarasimhavarmanII in 685-705 AD |
| Rock cut temple | Mamallapuram | Mahendravarman-I in 8th Century |
| St. George Fort | Chennai | East India Company in 1644 |
| Shore temple | Mamallapuram | NarasimhavarmanII in 8th Century |
| Punjab | ||
| Swarna Mandir (Golden Temple) | Amritsar | Guru Ramdas in 1577 |
| Odisha | ||
| Ashoka rock inscription | Jaugada Pandya | Ashoka in 3rd Century |
| Jagannath Temple | Puri | Chola Gang Dev in 1161 |
| Linagraj Temple | Bhubaneswar | Jajati keshari in 11th Century |
| Sun Temple | Konark | Narasingh Dev I in 1250 |
| Karnataka | ||
| Gol Gumbaz | Bijpur | Yaqut of Dabul in 1656 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | ||
| Charar-E-Sharif | Budgam | Zainul Abedin in 1460 |
| Nishat Garden | Srinagar | Asaf Ali in 1633 |
| Shalimar Garden | Srinagar | Jahangir in 1619 |
| West Bengal | ||
| Shantiniketan | West Bengal | Rabindaranath Tagore in 1901 |
| Belur Math | Kolkata | Swami Vivekananda in 1938 |
| Victoria Memorial | Kolkata | British Government in 1921 |
| Uttarakhand | ||
| Tungnath temple | Uttarakhand | Pandavas |
Frequently Asked Questions
The National Monuments Authority (NMA) under the Ministry of Culture holds the responsibility of protecting and preserving historical sites and structures in India. On the other hand, the Archaeological Survey of India maintains the ancient monuments and archaeological sites.
The construction of Qutub Minar in Delhi was started by Qutub ud din Aibak. However, the construction was completed by illtutmish.
Mir Muhammed Khan was an Architect in Sher Shah Suri’s Court.
Shalimar Garden in Srinagar was built by Jahangir in Jammu and Kashmir.
