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Delhi\'s Mughal Emperors left their mark on the city in many ways – including the architectural wonder that houses many of them.

Peek inside regal palaces, courtyards and temples, spot beautiful artwork and learn about Jodhpur’s royal history at this magnificent 15th-century fortress.

This 12th-century fortress sits on a hill above an extensive ruined city. Explore the battlements, gates and drawbridges of this ancient diamond-mining settlement.

This 16th-century fort attracts visitors with its fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, grand halls, courtyards and beautiful views.

Once planned as the cornerstone of British imperial power, the \'Viceroy\'s House\' became the Presidential Palace and the world\'s grandest home for a head of state.

This 16th-century fort attracts visitors with its fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, grand halls, courtyards and beautiful views.

This 16th-century fort attracts visitors with its fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, grand halls, courtyards and beautiful views.

This 16th-century fort attracts visitors with its fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, grand halls, courtyards and beautiful views.

This 16th-century fort attracts visitors with its fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, grand halls, courtyards and beautiful views.

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. 

Not one city, but eight, are found layered around this legendary capital of India – home to ancient tombs, bombastic forts and inspirational temples.

Experience a colorful prism of ancient culture, breathtaking Himalayan and tropical landscapes, impressive architecture and festivals in this South Asian country.

Go to the centre of town to see this iconic Hyderabad monument, which features minarets, a mosque and panoramic views of the city stretching out on all sides.

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

Go to the centre of town to see this iconic Hyderabad monument, which features minarets, a mosque and panoramic views of the city stretching out on all sides.

Hyderabad residents often host weddings at this opulent palace, which features lovely gardens, exhibitions and many grand chambers.

Go to the centre of town to see this iconic Hyderabad monument, which features minarets, a mosque and panoramic views of the city stretching out on all sides.

This 12th-century fortress sits on a hill above an extensive ruined city. Explore the battlements, gates and drawbridges of this ancient diamond-mining settlement.

This 16th-century fort attracts visitors with its fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, grand halls, courtyards and beautiful views.

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

Delhi\'s Mughal Emperors left their mark on the city in many ways – including the architectural wonder that houses many of them.

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Hyderabad’s oldest attraction features the final resting places of every sultan who ever ruled over the medieval settlement of Golconda, which lies in ruins nearby.

Once planned as the cornerstone of British imperial power, the \'Viceroy\'s House\' became the Presidential Palace and the world\'s grandest home for a head of state.