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16/03/24

Monuments in West India

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Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat: Hidden in a landscape of prehistoric (chalcolithic) sites, a hill fortress and the remains of the 16th-century capital of Gujarat lies Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park.

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Rani-ki-Vav, Patan, Gujarat: Originally constructed as a memorial to an 11th-century king, Rani-ki-Vav is a decorative stepwell. A subterranean water resource and storage system. 

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Dholavira: A Harappan City: Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2021, you can find the ancient city of Dholavira, the southern centre of the Harappan Civilization on the arid island of Khadir in Gujarat. 

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Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra: Dating back to the 2nd century B.C., the Ajanta Caves are one of the most famous of the World Heritage Sites in West India. 

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Maharashtra: Formerly known as Victoria Terminus Station, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai was designed by the British architect F. W. Stevens and built over 10 years from 1878. 

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Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra: Located on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbour, these rock-cut stone sculptures hewn from solid basalt rock portray Hindu and Buddhist ideas and iconography. 

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The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai: Head to the fort area of Mumbai to see the 19th century Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai. 

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The Historic City of Ahmedabad: Founded by Sultan Ahmad Shah in the 15th century, the Historic City of Ahmadabad is the first of our World Heritage Sites in West India and showcases architecture from the Sultanate period.

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