Jun 10, 2025

9 Most Iconic Architecture Marvels in India

Kuhu Verma

Adalaj Stepwell, Gujarat

The five-storey underground masterpiece was built in 1499. Features Indo-Islamic sandstone carvings.

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Rani ki Vav, Gujarat

Built in the Maru-Gurjara architecture style, it is built like an inverted temple with over 500 carved statues.

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Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

Maharaja Jai Singh II built this in the 18th century with scientific instruments for astronomical observation.

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Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

This riot of colour and symmetry features14 towering gopurams and over 33,000 sculptures in the Dravidian style.

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Martand Sun Temple, Jammu-Kashmir

Ruined yet majestic, this 8th-century temple dedicated to the Sun God showcases a blend of Gandhara and Gupta architecture.

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Leepakshi Temple, Andhra Pradesh

This 16th-century Vijayanagara-style temple features a gravity-defying hanging pillar that has baffled engineers.

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Bulanda Darwaza, Agra

The Gate of Grandeur is 15m high. Built by Akbar in 1601, it combines Persian and Islamic styles.

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Lotus Temple. Hampi

Nestled within the royal grounds of Hampi, this was used as a retreat for the queens.

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Naggar Castle. Manali

Built with careful Kathi-Kuni architecture, this earthwuake resistant building overlooks the Kullu valley.

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