India is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse architecture in the world. Here's just a few of the best:
Hawa Mahal in Jaipur (1799)
Humayun's Tomb in Delhi (1558)
Rock-cut Kailasa Temple at the Ellora Caves (775)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai (1887)
Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi in Goa (1661)
Jal Mahal in Jaipur (1699)
Municipal Corporation Building in Mumbai (1893)
Kirti Stambha in Chittorgarh (1190)
Lotus Temple in Delhi (1986)
The Charminar in Hyderabad (1591)
Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur (1650s)
Rani ki Vav in Gujarat (1032)
Palace of Assembly in Chandigarh (1962)
Gurdwara Baba Atal in Amritsar (1784)
Hangseshwari Temple in West Bengal (1814)
And then there's the most famous of all, the Taj Mahal in Agra (1653).
But this selection doesn't even come close to scratching the surface of India's immense architectural heritage and diversity...
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