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.
Heritage survives when we learn its story before we borrow its image.— Rahul Gautam
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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