UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

India is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites recognized for their cultural, natural, or mixed significance. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, here is a list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India:

1. Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh
2. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra
3. Architectural Work of Le Corbusier (Chandigarh)
4. Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at Nalanda, Bihar
5. Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Madhya Pradesh
6. Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
7. Capitol Complex, Chandigarh
8. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat
9. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), Maharashtra
10. Churches and Convents of Goa
11. Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra
12. Ellora Caves, Maharashtra
13. Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh
14. Great Living Chola Temples (Brihadeshwara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Airavatesvara Temple), Tamil Nadu
15. Group of Monuments at Hampi, Karnataka
16. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
17. Hill Forts of Rajasthan (Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Gagron Fort, Amber Fort, Jaisalmer Fort)
18. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
19. Jaipur City, Rajasthan
20. Kaziranga National Park, Assam
21. Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan
22. Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Madhya Pradesh
23. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, Bihar
24. Mountain Railways of India (Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Kalka-Shimla Railway)
25. Qutub Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
26. Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
27. Red Fort Complex, Delhi
28. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh
29. Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha
30. Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh

Please note that this list might not include any new UNESCO recognitions after January 2022. India’s cultural and natural heritage sites are diverse and continue to be preserved for their historical and ecological importance.

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