Monuments of India - List

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has given a mammoth list of “Monuments of National Importance” in different states. This article will throw light on the total number of Monuments of National Importance in different states.

Monuments of National Importance

The Monuments of National Importance include the following:

• The site of an ancient monument
• The remains of an ancient monument

The Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, defines the phrase ‘ancient monument’ thus: “Ancient Monument means any structure, erection or monument, or any tumulus or place of interment, or any cave, rock-sculpture, inscription or monolith which is of historical, archaeological or artistic interest and which has been in existence for not less than 100 years”.

Taj Mahal – One of the Most Famous Monuments of India

A few interesting points related to one of the most famous monuments of India are given below:

• The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
• The Taj Mahal is located on the banks of the river Yamuna.
• Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan ordered the construction of the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
• Taj Mahal is an important building of the Indo-Islamic style of architecture.
• Taj Mahal has beautiful domes and arches.
• It was built using white marble.
• The main architect of the Taj Mahal was Ustad-Ahmad Lahori.
• Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 A.D. and the construction was completed in 1648 A.D.

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