Taj Mahal was the second-most visited monument in 2021-22. But which monument was the most visited?
Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu, which is a group of monuments at Mahabalipuram, has become the most visited monument of 2021-22
Situated between Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake, it is also known as the shore temple
Rank 3 Saluvankuppam Monuments
Situated in Tamil Nadu, they are home to monuments like the Tiger Cave
Rank 4 Agra Fort
It was the primary residence of Mughal Emperor Akbar until the capital of the empire was shifted to Delhi
Rank 5 Gingee Fort
Built by the Konar dynasty, it has been described as one of the most impregnable fortifications in the country
Rank 6 Fort Vattakottai
Located near mainland India’s southernmost point in Kanyakumari, it is a seaside fort built by the Kingdom of Travancore
Rank 7 Qutub Minar
The 72.5 meters tall all-brick structure is India’s tallest minaret made out of bricks and was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in Delhi
Rank 8 The Fort Museum
Fortification built by Raja of Ramnad, the Thirumayam Fort is a 40-acre wide complex in Tamil Nadu
Rank 9 The Red Fort
Also known as Lal Qila, it was built by Shah Jahan and served as the primary residence of the Mughal emperors in the city
Rank 10 The Rock Cut Jain Temple
Situated in Tamil Nadu, and also known as Sittanavasal Cave or Arivar Koil, it serves as a Jain monastery. It is famous for its sculptures carved into the rocks
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