10 Historical Sites In South India That Take You Back In Time

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1. Belum caves:

These are natural limestone caves which are located in Andhra Pradesh state in India. Mainly known for their rock-cut architecture, similar to the Kailasa temple at Ellora.

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2. Hampi:

Hampi’s ruins glitter with history and the place itself is like an open museum showcasing the glory, heritage, culture, and remarkable artistry of the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire.

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3. Nilgiri Mountain Railway:

Originally built in the year 1908 by the Britishers, travelling by traditional steam engines amidst the gorgeous mountains

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4. Chola Temples:

Cholas were known widely for their arts and crafts brilliance which is clearly reflected in their construction of numerous temples.

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5. Pattadakal:

Pattadakal situated on the banks of Malaprabha River in Karnataka is a home to some of the gorgeous well - built temples by the famous Chalukya Dynasty. 

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6. Gol Gumbaz:

It houses the remains of Mohammad Adil Shah, seventh sultan of the  Adil Shahi dynasty , and some of his relatives. 

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7. Warangal:

Ruled by the powerful Kakatiya rulers, Warangal is a city believed to be carved out of a single rock. It is also mentioned in the travel diaries of Marco Polo 

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8. Mahabalipuram:

It was the major seaport of the ancient Pallava kingdom and also flourished as a significant centre of art, architecture, and literature during their reign.

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9. Pondicherry:

The  French colony offers you the golden chance to explore the harmonious fusion of Indo-French culture.

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10. Dhanushkodi:

This town was destroyed during the 1964 Rameswaram cyclone and remains uninhabited in the aftermath.

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