Government of India has submitted two nomination dossiers namely ‘Dholavira: A Harappan City’ and ‘Monuments and Forts of Deccan Sultanate’ for inclusion in the World Heritage List for the year 2020.
Government of India has submitted two nomination dossiers namely ‘Dholavira: A Harappan City’ and ‘Monuments and Forts of Deccan Sultanate’ for inclusion in the World Heritage List for the year 2020.
What is UNESCO’s World Heritage List?
The Convention:
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UNESCO Heritage Site in India:
UNESCO Heritage Sites in India |
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1 |
Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam (1985) |
2 |
Sun Temple, Konarak (1984) |
3 |
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam (1985) |
4 |
Keoladeo National Park (1985) |
5 |
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, Bihar (2002) |
6 |
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010) |
7 |
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi (1993) |
8 |
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984) |
9 |
Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993) |
10 |
Great Living Chola Temples (1987)
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11 |
Red Fort Complex (2007) |
12 |
Agra Fort (1983) |
13 |
Churches and Convents of Goa (1986) |
14 |
Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh (1986) |
15 |
Champaner-Pavagahdh Archaeological Park, Gujarat (2004) |
16 |
Taj Mahal (1983) |
17 |
Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986) |
18 |
Mountain Railways of India (1999, 2005, and 2008) |
19 |
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987) |
20 |
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988) |
21 |
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh (1989) |
22 |
Sundarbans National Park (1987) |
23 |
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh (2003) |
24 |
Western Ghats (2012) |
25 |
Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Madhya Pradesh (1986) |
26 |
Hill Forts of Rajasthan (2013) |
27 |
Ajanta Caves (1983) |
28 |
Rani ki vav – The Queen’s Stepwell (2014) |
29 |
Ellora Caves (1983) |
30 |
Great Himalayan National Park (2014) |
31 |
Elephanta Caves (1987) |
32 |
Nalanda (2016) |
33 |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus – Formerly Victoria Terminus (2004) |
34
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Khangchendzonga National Park (2016) |
35 |
Historic City of Ahmadabad (2017) |
36 |
The Architectural Works of Le Corbusier (2016) |
37 |
Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai (2018) |
38. |
The walled city of Jaipur (2019) |
Significance of the inclusion:
Verifying, please be patient.