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India is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/a> 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:<\/p>\n

1. Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh
\n2. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra
\n3. Architectural Work of Le Corbusier (Chandigarh)
\n4. Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at Nalanda, Bihar
\n5. Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Madhya Pradesh
\n6. Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
\n7. Capitol Complex, Chandigarh
\n8. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat
\n9. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), Maharashtra
\n10. Churches and Convents of Goa
\n11. Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra
\n12. Ellora Caves, Maharashtra
\n13. Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh
\n14. Great Living Chola Temples (Brihadeshwara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Airavatesvara Temple), Tamil Nadu
\n15. Group of Monuments at Hampi, Karnataka
\n16. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
\n17. Hill Forts of Rajasthan (Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Gagron Fort, Amber Fort, Jaisalmer Fort)
\n18. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
\n19. Jaipur City, Rajasthan
\n20. Kaziranga National Park, Assam
\n21. Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan
\n22. Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Madhya Pradesh
\n23. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, Bihar
\n24. Mountain Railways of India (Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Kalka-Shimla Railway)
\n25. Qutub Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
\n26. Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen\u2019s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
\n27. Red Fort Complex, Delhi
\n28. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh
\n29. Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha
\n30. Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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