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3. Historic Monuments and Archaeological Sites


India has a large cultural heritage. Its cultural, historical, and archaeological centres are of great interest for the domestic and international tourists. Places like Ajanta, Ellora, and some of the important historical monuments like Taj Mahal (one of the seven wonders of the world), Golden Temple, Qutab Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Char-Minar, Birla Mandir, the Victoria Terminus (Mumbai), Rashtrapati Bhavan, Gateway of India, India Gate, Lotus Temple (New Delhi), etc., attract a list of tourists.