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Match the Indian Heritage Sites with the dynasty/empire that built them:
Match the Indian Heritage Sites with the dynasty/empire that built them:
Taj Mahal = Mughal Empire Red Fort = Mughal Empire Hampi Monuments = Vijayanagara Empire Khajuraho Temples = Chandela dynasty
Match the Indian Heritage Sites with their respective locations:
Match the Indian Heritage Sites with their respective locations:
Taj Mahal = Agra, Uttar Pradesh Hampi Monuments = Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh Red Fort = Old Delhi, Delhi Khajuraho Temples = Hampi, Karnataka
Match the Indian Heritage Sites with their notable features:
Match the Indian Heritage Sites with their notable features:
Taj Mahal = White marble and intricate inlays of precious stones Red Fort = Red sandstone walls and Diwan-i-Khas Hampi Monuments = Ruins of temples, palaces, and marketplaces Khajuraho Temples = Intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Hindu mythology
Match the Indian Heritage Sites with the century they were built in:
Match the Indian Heritage Sites with the century they were built in:
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Match the Indian Heritage Sites with their architectural styles:
Match the Indian Heritage Sites with their architectural styles:
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Match the Indian Heritage Sites with the type of structures they consist of:
Match the Indian Heritage Sites with the type of structures they consist of:
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Match the Indian Heritage Sites with their current status:
Match the Indian Heritage Sites with their current status:
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Match the Indian Heritage Sites with their notable temples:
Match the Indian Heritage Sites with their notable temples:
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Match the Indian Heritage Sites with their builders:
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Match the Indian Heritage Sites with their categories:
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Study Notes
Indian Heritage Sites
Taj Mahal
- Located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal
- Considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World
- Architecture: Mughal style with Persian, Turkish, and Indian elements
- Features: White marble, intricate inlays of precious stones, and ornate gardens
Red Fort (Lal Qila)
- Located in Old Delhi, Delhi
- Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648
- Served as the imperial palace of the Mughal Empire for nearly 200 years
- Architecture: Mughal style with Indian, Persian, and European influences
- Features: Red sandstone walls, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, and Rang Mahal
Hampi Monuments
- Located in Hampi, Karnataka
- Built by the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century
- Features: Ruins of temples, palaces, and marketplaces
- Notable structures: Virupaksha Temple, Vitthala Temple, and the Queen's Bath
Khajuraho Temples
- Located in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
- Built by the Chandela dynasty between 950 and 1050 AD
- Features: 25 temples with intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Hindu mythology and erotic art
- Notable temples: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Lakshmana Temple, and Vishvanatha Temple
Ajanta and Ellora Caves
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Ajanta Caves: Located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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Built between 2nd century BCE and 5th century CE
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Features: 30 Buddhist cave temples with paintings and sculptures
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Notable caves: Cave 1, Cave 2, and Cave 16
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Ellora Caves: Located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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Built between 5th and 10th century CE
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Features: 34 Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain cave temples
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Notable caves: Kailasa Temple, Dasavatara Cave, and Rameshvara Cave
Other notable Indian heritage sites:
- Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments, Tamil Nadu
- Konark Sun Temple, Odisha
- Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh
- Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, Karnataka
- Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal
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Explore the rich cultural heritage of India through its iconic monuments, temples, and caves. From the Taj Mahal to the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, test your knowledge of these incredible Indian heritage sites.
