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The Lady Wilson Museum Dharampur Celebrates World Heritage Day by presenting Information on some Indian Monuments comes under UNESCO World Heritage List.

Taj Mahal , Agra.

The Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders in the World. Taj Mahal is a notable tourist attraction not just in India but all over the world. It is a mausoleum and funerary mosque. The building of the Taj Mahal was commissioned for by Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his third wife after she died in 1631. The Taj Mahal exemplifies the principles of a Mughal architectural style while the edifice is made purely out of white marble. The overall architectural design combines elements from India, Persia, and Islam. It took 16 years to build the Taj Mahal and is, therefore, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India . Since 1983..

The Qutub Minar Complex, New Delhi.

The Qutub M inar complex c onsists of a group of religious monuments and funerary buildings that are known for their architectural display of the achievements of early Islamic India . Qutub Minar is minaret with height of 73 meters that forms part of the Qutub complex, which lies at the site of Delhi's oldest fortified city. The tower contain a spiral staircase of 379 steps at the foot of the tower is the Quwatal Islam mosque. The minar tilts just over 65 centimeter from the vertical, which is considered to be within safe limits. The tower completed with 5 storeys and balcony. First 3 made of red stone and last 2 marble and sandstone. In his time Q utub minar is a popular tourist attraction in Delhi 1993 its became of part of the UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993 for its historical importance and architecture brilliance. T he complex contains tomb of Iltutmish, Alai Minar and Iron pillar brilliant example of Gupta Dynasty which is not rusted till today..

Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi.

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Gujarat. L ilo.

The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque situated in the Historic City of Ahmadabad. It is a walled city in India, which was founded in the early 15th century by Ahmad Shah I of Gujarat Sultanate. It’s the capital and an important political and commercial center of Gujarat . The mosque is famous for its ten beautiful intricate lattice work windows ( Jalis ) with majestic floral design all over on the sides and rear arches. It was built in early 16 th Century when the Gujarat sultanate was about to an end. The Ahmedabad city came under the list of UNESCO in 2014..

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Rani ki Vav, Gujarat.

Rani Ki vav is a step well situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat near the banks of Saraswati River. Its construction is attributed to V idyavathi daughter of Khengara Saurashtra queen and spouse of the C halukya king Bhim - l in 11 th century CE. Rani Ki vav is considered as the finest and one of the largest examples of step well architecture in Gujarat. It is reflecting mastery of this complex technique and beauty of detail and prepositions. They are more than 500 principal sculptures and over 1000 minor ones of combine religious. The step well is designed as an underground shrine or inverted temple. It has spiritual significance and represents the sanctity of water. Rani Ki vav is preserved with all its key architectural components and despite missing pavilions storeys, its original form and design can still, be easily recognized. A majority of sculptures and decorative panels remains in-situ and some of these in an exceptional state of conversation. The monument came in the list of UNESCO in 2014..

Rani Ki Vav.

Champaner-Pavagarh , Gujarat.

Champaner Pavagadh archaeological park monument is located in Panchmahal district in Gujarat. A city which was founded by Vanrajchavda the most prominent king of the Chaudah dynasty, in the 8th century CE. The large properties of Champaner Pavagadh , comprised of 12 separate areas, contain the remains of fortification, palaces, religious buildings, residential precincts and large water retaining installation, as well as the living village of Champaner . Campaner’s importance is a capital and residents of Sultan are best illustrated in the great mosque Jama Masjid which becomes a model for later mosque architecture in India. Pavagadh hill was famous Hindu fortress under the Solanki king of Gujarat followed by Khichi Chauhan . Pavagadh hill constructed by reddish yellow coloured stone. This formation is one of the oldest rock formations in the India. Champaner Pavagadh is archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage properties cradled in an impressive landscape from palaces to religious buildings, to fortifications and agricultural structures, all of these combine to making this site important to the region. Therefore it in the UNESCO list since 2004..

Sanchi Stupa , Madhya Pradesh.

Sanchi Stupa (also known as the Great Stupa or Stupa Number 1) is not only one of the oldest Buddhist monuments in India, it's also the oldest stone structure in the country. This remarkable monument was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989 and is very well preserved, particularly given its age. Visitors are often surprised to find that Sanchi Stupa is part of a larger hilltop complex with additional stupas , monasteries, temples and pillars. The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India, and an important monument of Indian architecture. It was originally commissioned by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka the great in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the ' chhatra ' , a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank, which was intended to honour and shelter the relics..

Sanchi Stupa in India. Sanchi Stupa in India. Sanchi Stupa Bhopal History Timings Entry Fee Architecture.

Sun Temple, Konark.

Konark Sun temple is built in 13 th century CE by the king Narasimhadeva - l . It is situated at Konark about 35 kilometers from Puri , Orissa. The combination of the Sanskrit word Kona meaning Corner and Arka meaning Sun together it means ‘Corner of the Sun’. Konark sun temple is dedicated to the Hindu God Surya, which is made in shape of chariot and seven galloping horses are also carved with it as it is mount/vehicle of Sun god and sometimes he is identified by this in sculptural depictions. The structure and elements that have survived are famous for their intricate artwork, iconography and different mythological themes & scenes. A classical illustration of the Orissa style of architecture can be seen in the structure. Konark sun temple is famous for its unique Architecture its geometrical patterns and carved wheels used to serve as sun dials. One can witness 3 image of sun God at 3 directions to catch the rays of the sun at down noon and sunset. It was considered in UNESCO list in 1984..

Temple of Surya, Konarak.

Kailasha Temple Ellora Caves, Maharashtra. Kailasa Temple at the Ellora Caves in India.

Kailash temple is the largest of rock cut temple at Ellora caves situated at Aurangabad, Maharashtra dedicated to god Shiva. It was built in the 8 th Century CE. Most of the excavation of the temple is generally attributed to the Rastrkuta king Krishna-l. It was carved out of single rock. It is first temple in the world which was started carving from the top of a hill and down to the bottom. Within courtyard, there is a central shrine dedicated to Shiva and image of mount Nandi with housing the lingam features in flat roofed mandapa supported by 16 pillars. The Kailash temple is the largest in the 34 Buddhist, Jain and Hindu cave temple and monasteries. The temple architecture shows traces of Pallava and Chalukya style and became part of UNESCO list in 1983. A specialization of Kailash temple is a megalith carved form rockcliff face, it is considered one of the most remarkable cave temple in the world of its size, architecture and sculptural treatment and climax of the rock cut phase of Indian architecture..

Kailasa Temple at the Ellora Caves in India.