Table of Contents
- 1 Who is the famous monument?
- 2 Where is the most famous monument?
- 3 Which is the national monument of India?
- 4 Who built monuments?
- 5 Which is the largest monument in the world?
- 6 Which is the most visited monument in India?
- 7 Which is the highest monument of India?
- 8 Which was the first monument in India?
Who is the famous monument?
Here is our list of the top monuments in India that are absolutely a must visit:
| Taj Mahal Agra | Gateway of India Mumbai | India Gate New Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Fatehpur Sikri | Gingee Fort Villupuram | Golconda Fort Hyderabad |
| Hampi | Gwalior Fort | Pattadakal |
| Mahabalipuram | Hill Palace Museum | Jaisalmer Fort |
| Jama Masjid Delhi | Jantar Mantar Jaipur | Kamakhya Temple |
Where is the most famous monument?
The most visited monuments in the world.
How many famous monuments are in India?
India has 116 ticketed monuments in 19 states, managed by the Archeological Survey of India. Out of the 116 monuments, 17 monuments are located in Uttar Pradesh, 16 are in Maharashtra, 12 are in Karnataka, 10 are in Delhi, eight are in Madhya Pradesh, seven are in Tamil Nadu, and six are in Gujarat.
Which is the national monument of India?
National monument of India – India Gate.
Who built monuments?
GK – Historical Monuments of India
| Monuments | Constructed by | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan | Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
| Konark Sun Temple | Narasimhadeva I (Eastern Ganga Dynasty) | Konark, Odisha |
| Fatehpur Sikri | Mughal Emperor Akbar | Agra, UP |
| Bibi Ka Maqbara | Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
Which is the oldest monuments in India?
Just an hour’s drive from the bustling city of Bhopal lies oldest stone structure in India. Considered one of the most important Buddhist sites in the world, the Sanchi Stupa with its exquisite carvings of the famed Jataka tales on the stone pillars has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which is the largest monument in the world?
The Spring Temple Buddha
The Spring Temple Buddha is the largest statue in the world. The total height of the monument is 153 meter (502 ft) including a 20 meter (66 ft) lotus throne and a 25 meter (82 ft) building. Construction of the Spring Temple Buddha was planned soon after the Bamiyan Buddhas were blown up by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Which is the most visited monument in India?
The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal was the most visited monument in India among national and international visitors alike, with 5.7 million domestic and 0.8 million international guests paying to stare at the marble wonder.
Is Lotus temple is a monument?
The Lotus Temple is arguably the only monument on the Delhi skyline that has an interesting architecture and is aesthetically stimulating and has been built post-Independence. The marvellous flower-like structure, located on the western bank of the Yamuna river, is one of the most recognisable landmarks of the Capital.
Which is the highest monument of India?
Over 30 metres (98 ft)
| Statue | Depicts | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Statue of Unity | Vallabhbhai Patel | 2018 |
| Fateh Burj | Baba Banda Singh Bahadur | 2011 |
| Statue of Equality | Ramanuja | 2018 |
Which was the first monument in India?
Taj Mahal
List of Monuments: Summarised
| SNo | Name | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | 1648 |
| 2 | Hampi Monuments | 14th-16th century |
| 3 | Sun Temple | 13th century |
| 4 | Khajuraho Temples | 11th century |
Which is the largest monument in India?
The Statue of Unity is the world’s tallest statue, with a height of 182 metres (597 feet)….Statue of Unity.
| Location of the Statue of Unity in Gujarat Show map of Gujarat Show map of India Show all | |
|---|---|
| Height | 182 meters (597 ft) |
| Visitors | 2.8 million (in 2018-19) |