History in India

Discover 22 places to experience unusual history in India.

Parvati Hill Cave

The caves are the oldest surviving structures in the city of Pune.

Murshidabad, India

Namak Haram Deorhi

Known as the "Traitor's Gate."

Vishrambaug Wada

Spread across an area of 20,000 square feet, the grand mansion is a fine example of Peshwa architecture.

New Delhi, India

Sunderwala Burj

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.

Mahabaleshwar, India

Pratapgad Fort

This fortress played a key role in the battle that would ultimately give rise to the Maratha Empire.

Ahmedabad, India

Jama Masjid

This 15th-century mosque is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

Bara Imambara

This magnificent 18th-century hall consists of a maze of nearly a thousand interconnected passages.

Sasbahu Temples

A pair of nearly 1,000-year-old temples profusely covered in meticulous stone carvings.

Velha Goa, India

Church of St. Cajetan

The last remaining colonial-era Italian church in Old Goa.

Ahmedabad, India

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

This 16th-century mosque is the hallmark of the African architectural legacy in India.

Narlai Stepwell

Designed to serve primarily the Maharaja, this is an interesting variation on the traditional stepped well.

Booluvampatti, India

The Adiyogi Shiva Statue

The world's largest bust sculpture celebrates the Hindu deity, Shiva.

Amber Fort

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

Chittorgarh, India

Chittorgarh Fort

A former bastion of Rajput chivalry, this massive hill fort is the site of legend and tragedy.

Ranthambhore Fort, India

Ranthambore Fort

The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.

Jaisalmer, India

Jaisalmer Fort

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.