One of the Lesser-Known Buildings in Indian States
Here are some lesser-known buildings/monuments from each Indian state:
- Andhra Pradesh:
Lepakshi Temple
- Known for its hanging pillar and intricate carvings.
- Arunachal Pradesh:
Ziro Valley Monuments
- Features ancient temples and archaeological sites.
- Assam:
Talatal Ghar
- A 7-storeyed palace built by the Ahom ruler Swargadeo Rudra Singha.
- Bihar:
Bara Imambara
- A historic monument with a labyrinth called Bhool Bhulaiya.
- Gujarat:
- Rani ki Vav:
An 11th-century stepwell and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Sarkhej Roza:
A Sufi shrine complex showcasing beautiful architecture.
- Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park:
A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring temples, mosques, and fortifications.
- Himachal Pradesh:
- Masroor Rock Cut Temples:
8th-century rock-cut temples facing the Dhauladhar range.
- Pari Mahal:
An ancient school of astrology built by Dara Shikoh.
- Jharkhand:
- Maluti Temples:
A cluster of 72 terracotta temples built between the 17th and 19th centuries.
- Deoghar:
A sacred city with many ancient temples.
- Karnataka:
- Bidar Fort:
A 15th-century fort showcasing military architecture.
- Belur & Halebidu:
Renowned for their exquisite Hoysala temples.
- Kerala:
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
- Known for its intricate carvings and towering gopurams.
- Madhya Pradesh:
- Mandu:
A historic city with romantic ruins and incredible architecture.
- Gwalior Fort:
A historic fort with stunning palaces and temples.
- Rock Shelters at Bhimbetka:
Ancient rock shelters with prehistoric paintings.
- Maharashtra:
- Murud Janjira Fort:
A magnificent fort built by the Siddis.
- Basgo Monastery:
An 11th-century rock-cut monastery in Ladakh is not in Maharashtra, but there Is a possibility of confusion with other monasteries or buildings.
- Odisha:
- Sisupalgarh:
An ancient fort with impressive defense systems.
- Punjab:
Qila Mubarak
- A historic fort built during the Kushana period.
- Rajasthan:
- Kumbhalgarh Fort:
A UNESCO World Heritage Site with the second-longest continuous wall.
- Chand Baori:
An ancient stepwell with intricate carvings.
- Bada Bagh:
A historic site with cenotaphs and memorials.
- Sikkim:
Rabdentse Ruins
- Remnants of the second capital of the Kingdom of Sikkim.
- Tamil Nadu:
Meenakshi Amman Temple
- While not entirely lesser-known, it Is a famous temple with impressive architecture.
- Telangana:
- Elgandal Fort:
A historic fort built during the Kakatiya Dynasty.
- Bhongir Fort:
A 12th-century fort with a unique egg-shaped structure.
- Tripura:
Unakoti
- A site featuring gigantic rock-cut sculptures of Hindu deities.
- Uttar Pradesh:
- Kanch Mahal:
A Mughal palace built by Emperor Jahangir.
- Kalinjar Fort:
A historic fort built during the 7th century AD.
- West Bengal:
- Pathra Village:
A village with nearly 100 ancient terracotta temples.
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