Taj Mahal
Agra, Uttar Pradesh · A mausoleum complex associated with Mughal-era architecture and craftsmanship.
UNESCO record →Culture · places · living traditions
Heritage is a public record we can walk through.
Explore India’s officially inscribed UNESCO World Heritage properties, learn what makes a place significant, and use primary sources before repeating a historical claim.
Important distinction: an entry on UNESCO’s Tentative List is not an inscribed World Heritage property. This page keeps those categories separate.
Source route
UNESCO recordInscription, category and official description.
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Indian conservation sourceASI, state or relevant authority where available.
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Local contextHistory, language, community and responsible visiting.
UNESCO World Heritage in India
UNESCO’s official India page is the live, complete record. The selection below is an introductory cross-section while the full state-linked directory is expanded.
Live source: UNESCO distinguishes properties already inscribed on the World Heritage List from India’s Tentative List. Open the current official record before relying on a count or new inscription: UNESCO — India.
Agra Fort
Agra, Uttar Pradesh · Fortified Mughal complex with layered imperial and architectural history.
UNESCO record →Fatehpur Sikri
Uttar Pradesh · Planned Mughal city and court complex.
UNESCO record →Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Tamil Nadu · Pallava-period rock-cut and structural monuments on the Coromandel Coast.
UNESCO record →Monuments at Hampi
Karnataka · Monumental remains connected to the Vijayanagara imperial capital.
UNESCO record →Kaziranga National Park
Assam · Floodplain ecosystem and wildlife landscape.
UNESCO record →Keoladeo National Park
Rajasthan · Wetland landscape important for bird habitat and conservation history.
UNESCO record →Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Rajasthan · Serial property representing fortified hill landscapes and regional political history.
UNESCO record →Read a heritage record carefully
| Term | What it means | How this site will label it |
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| World Heritage List | A property inscribed by the World Heritage Committee. | UNESCO-inscribed, with official record link. |
| Tentative List | A state party’s inventory of sites it may later nominate. | UNESCO Tentative List; never called inscribed. |
| Cultural heritage | Built, archaeological or cultural landscapes recognised under UNESCO criteria. | Category and inscription year linked to UNESCO. |
| Natural heritage | Natural features, habitats or landscapes recognised under UNESCO criteria. | Category, ecology context and conservation source. |
Respectful, responsible learning
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