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This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

The majestic temples that sit atop a picturesque hill with panoramic views of Pune tell the story of the Peshwa dynasty.

Visit this eye-catching red-stone structure to experience New Delhi\'s rich Muslim culture and savor an architectural landscape that is as grand as it is detailed.

Visit the home of Jodhpur’s maharajas, spot displays of royal artifacts and stay overnight in luxurious suites at this opulent palace.

With space for 10,000 people at any one time, this enormous mosque is one of the most sacred sites for Muslims in Hyderabad. 

Enjoy a mesmerizing display of music and light on the banks of India’s most sacred river, where pilgrims come to pray and dip in the holy water.

This is the only site in the world where all the rulers of one clan are buried. It is said to be the oldest attraction in Hyderabad.

Visit this large and lavishly decorated temple complex dedicated to a Hindu god. Marvel at golden shrines, murals and hundreds of statues.

In the late 16th century, this monument was erected to celebrate the end of a plague. Now, it is one of Hyderabad’s most famous landmarks.

Enjoy a mesmerizing display of music and light on the banks of India’s most sacred river, where pilgrims come to pray and dip in the holy water.

Intricately designed pillars, elegant domes and a sparkling marble courtyard make this one of Ahmedabad’s most attractive and interesting religious monuments.

Visit ancient forts and sacred rivers, spot exotic wildlife amid beguiling landscapes, entice all your senses at bazaars and relax at colonial hill stations.

This peaceful site blends various spiritual sects and architectural styles. Enjoy scenic views of the sunset and the illuminated temple at night. 

Admire exquisite artwork, relax in flower-filled gardens and enjoy fine views of Jodhpur’s pretty cityscape at this architecturally impressive mausoleum.

In the late 16th century, this monument was erected to celebrate the end of a plague. Now, it is one of Hyderabad’s most famous landmarks.

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

The white mausoleum for Shah Jahan’s third wife is a timeless, ingenious work of art. Decorative carvings, stone inlays and mosaics inspire awe of Mughal culture. 

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

Enjoy a mesmerizing display of music and light on the banks of India’s most sacred river, where pilgrims come to pray and dip in the holy water.

Marvel at the fascinating ornamentation of this 15th-century historical well and monument, which is a spiritual resting place for traveling pilgrims.

In the late 16th century, this monument was erected to celebrate the end of a plague. Now, it is one of Hyderabad’s most famous landmarks.

In the late 16th century, this monument was erected to celebrate the end of a plague. Now, it is one of Hyderabad’s most famous landmarks.

Visit ancient forts and sacred rivers, spot exotic wildlife amid beguiling landscapes, entice all your senses at bazaars and relax at colonial hill stations.