74 places to discover
Adegaon Fort is a historic fort located in Adegaon village in Seoni District, Madhya Pradesh, India. Situated in the central Indian plateau region south of Seoni town, the fort is associated with the Gond dynasty that ruled the area. Now largely in ruins, it features remnants of stone walls, bastions and gateways. The site is notable for its historical architecture and rural setting, attracting visitors interested in regional heritage and offbeat exploration.
Agori Fort is a historic ruined fort located in Agori village in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, on a hillock overlooking the Son River near its confluence with the Rihand River. Believed to have been built by the Kharwar rulers and later associated with the Agori dynasty, the fort features stone walls, gateways and remnants of palaces. It is noted for its scenic river valley views and historical importance in the region.
Ahukhana is a ruined Mughal-era enclosure located on the banks of the Tapti River on the eastern outskirts of Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Built as a deer hunting retreat and pleasure pavilion during Shah Jahan's period, it is notable as the original burial site of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, who died in Burhanpur in 1631 and was interred here for about six months before her remains were moved to Agra to build the Taj Mahal.
The Armenian Cemetery in Surat, Gujarat, is a historic burial ground located in the Katargam-Umarwada area of the city. Established in the 17th century by the Armenian trading community that settled in Surat when it was a major Mughal port, it contains ornate tombstones with Armenian and English inscriptions. Known for its well-preserved graves, stone crosses and European-style memorials, the cemetery reflects Surat's cosmopolitan mercantile past and remains an important heritage site.
Asigarh Fort, also known as Hansi Fort, is a historic fortification located in Hansi town in Hisar district, Haryana. Spread over about 30 acres on an ancient mound, it is considered one of the oldest forts in Haryana and is a centrally protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. Notable for its massive walls, gateway and archaeological finds including coins and Jain bronzes, the fort reflects layers of history from early medieval dynasties through later periods.
Badarpur Fort is a historic fort located in Badarpur town in Karimganj district of Assam, on the banks of the Barak River near Badarpur Ghat. The ruined fortification is noted for its strategic riverside location and colonial-era military architecture. Though largely in ruins, its remaining walls and earthworks attract visitors interested in local history and river views, representing an important heritage landmark of the Barak Valley region.
Barki Memorial is a war memorial located in Ferozepur Cantonment, Ferozepur, Punjab, dedicated to soldiers of the Indian Army's 7 Infantry Division who lost their lives in the Battle of Barki during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. Established to honour their sacrifice, the memorial features commemorative plaques, inscriptions and military memorabilia. Situated in a maintained garden setting within the cantonment area, it serves as a site of remembrance and historical interest for visitors to the border district.
Battisgarh Fort is one of the largest fortifications in Nirmal, located approximately 5-6 kilometers east of the town center. Built around 1650 CE during the rule of Srinivasa Rao under the Asaf Jahi Nizams, this historic military outpost was designed to guard trade routes. The fort features intact ramparts and bastions, including a prominent bastion with a cannon offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding forts. Internal structures are largely ruined and overgrown with vegetation, though a pillared hall remains near the entrance.
Battisi Baoli is a large historic stepwell located on the outskirts of Chanderi town in Ashoknagar District, Madhya Pradesh. Built in the 15th century during the Malwa Sultanate period, it is noted for its massive rectangular tank and 32 ghats or steps that give it its name. The structure exemplifies medieval water architecture and is a protected monument within Chanderi's historic complex.
Baz Bahadur's Palace is a 16th-century palace in Mandu, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, located on the edge of the Malwa plateau overlooking Rewa Kund. Built in the early 1500s and associated with Sultan Baz Bahadur, the last independent ruler of Mandu, it is noted for its Malwa-style architecture blending Rajasthani and Mughal elements, spacious courtyards, arches and terraces with views of the surrounding countryside.
Belapur Fort is a 16th-century hill fort located in CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, overlooking the Panvel Creek. Originally built by the Siddis of Janjira between 1560 and 1570, it was subsequently controlled by the Portuguese, Marathas, and British. The fort served as a strategic military outpost for monitoring maritime trade routes. Today, it exists in a partially ruined condition under CIDCO jurisdiction but remains accessible to visitors for trekking and historical exploration.
Betul Fort is a 17th-century coastal fortification located in Quitol, South Goa, at the confluence of the Sal River and the Arabian Sea. Built in 1679 under the orders of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, it served as a strategic Maratha outpost before being annexed by the Portuguese in 1763. Today, the fort exists primarily as ruins with a surviving southern bastion and a single cannon, offering panoramic views of the river estuary and sea.
Bhaderwah Fort, also known as Ratangarh Fort, is a historic fort located in Qilla Mohalla in the town of Bhaderwah in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. Built in 1733 by Raja Phagmal Chand, the fort is situated on a small hillock overlooking the town. Constructed with stone and mud walls, it later served as a prison and administrative center. Today it is a heritage attraction offering views of Bhaderwah Valley and insight into regional history.
Bhupnergarh Fort is a historic hilltop fort located near Bhupner village in Samba District, Jammu and Kashmir, India, about a few kilometres from Samba town. Now largely in ruins, the fort stands on an elevated mound offering views of the surrounding plains and Basantar River area. Believed to be linked to the former Samba principality, it reflects regional defensive architecture and remains a quiet heritage site visited for its historical remains and rural landscape.
Bhuragarh Fort is a historic fort located in Bhuragarh locality on the banks of the Ken River near Banda city in Uttar Pradesh. Built in the 17th century by Bundela rulers, the fort is known for its Bundelkhandi architecture and strategic riverfront location. Now largely in ruins, it features remnants of walls, bastions and gateways. The site offers views of the Ken River and reflects the region's history, attracting visitors interested in heritage and photography.
Bishrampur Fort is a historic fort located in Bishrampur town in Palamu district, northwestern Jharkhand, India. Situated near Medininagar (Daltonganj), it is part of the Palamu region's fort heritage associated with the area's medieval period. While less documented than the nearby Old and New Palamu Forts, it is recognized locally as a heritage landmark and represents the historic defensive architecture of the region.
Bobbili War Memorial is a historic memorial located in Bobbili town in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It commemorates the soldiers who died in the Battle of Bobbili fought in 1757 between the Bobbili chiefs and the Vizianagaram-French alliance. The memorial features a commemorative pillar with inscriptions and stands near the remnants of Bobbili Fort, serving as a reminder of the region's martial heritage and sacrifice.
Budikote Fort is a historic fortification located in Budikote village, Bangarapet Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka, about 15 km from Bangarapet and around 90 km from Bengaluru. Associated with Hyder Ali, the 18th-century ruler of Mysore who was born in Budikote, the fort features stone walls, bastions and gateways on elevated ground. Now largely in ruins, it remains notable as a local heritage landmark and historical site.
The Cavalry Tank Museum is a military museum located within the Armoured Corps Centre and School in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. Established in February 1994, it is recognized as the only museum of its kind in Asia dedicated to armored fighting vehicles. The museum houses approximately 50 vintage exhibits ranging from World War I to modern Indian tanks, displayed across manicured lawns. It serves as a significant repository of armored warfare history and regimental heritage.
Chhatri Bagh is a historic memorial garden in central Indore, Madhya Pradesh, located near Rajwada Palace. It houses a collection of domed cenotaphs (chhatris) built in memory of rulers of the Holkar dynasty who ruled Indore from the 18th to 20th century. Notable for its Maratha and Rajasthani architectural styles, intricate stone carvings and serene garden setting, the site serves as an important heritage attraction reflecting the city's royal history.
Cooks' Cottage is a heritage-listed 18th-century cottage located in Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne, Victoria. Originally built in 1755 in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, England by the parents of explorer Captain James Cook, it was dismantled, shipped to Australia and re-erected in 1934. Operated as a historic house museum by the City of Melbourne, it displays period furnishings and exhibits related to Cook's life and voyages within a cottage garden setting.
The Cyclopean Wall is an ancient stone fortification encircling Rajgir in Nalanda district, Bihar. Constructed from massive undressed limestone blocks laid without mortar, it extends for about 40 kilometres around the Rajgir hills and valley. Dating to the pre-Mauryan period, around 6th century BCE, it is regarded as one of the oldest examples of cyclopean masonry in India and once protected the ancient Magadhan capital of Rajagriha.
Darjeeling Old Cemetery is a historic colonial-era burial ground located on Lebong Cart Road in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Established in the early 1840s during British rule, it contains weathered graves and moss-covered tombstones of British soldiers, officials and early settlers. Set on a forested hillside near St. Andrew's Church, the cemetery is notable for its Victorian funerary architecture, overgrown landscape and quiet atmosphere, offering insight into Darjeeling's early colonial history.
Dor Fortress Ruins are the remains of the historic fort built by the Dor Rajputs at Kol, the ancient name for Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Located in the Upper Fort area of Aligarh city, the ruins represent the earliest fortification on the site later occupied by Aligarh Fort. Notable for its earthen ramparts and ruined bastions, it reflects early 16th-century Rajput military architecture and the early history of the Aligarh region.
The Dutch Cemetery is a historic burial ground located in Chinsurah, Hooghly-Chinsurah, West Bengal, on the banks of the Hooghly River. Established during the Dutch colonial period when Chinsurah was a Dutch settlement (1656–1825), it contains ornate tombs and mausoleums of Dutch officials, soldiers and their families. Maintained as a protected heritage site, it is notable for its European funerary architecture, obelisks and epitaphs reflecting colonial history.
The European Cemetery is a historic British-era Christian cemetery located in Ambala Cantonment, Haryana. Established after the cantonment was founded in 1843, it contains graves and memorials of British soldiers, officers, and their families from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Notable for its colonial-era tombstones, epitaphs, and landscaped grounds, it reflects the military history of one of India's oldest cantonments and serves as a heritage site for visitors interested in colonial history.
The European Soldiers' Cemetery is a colonial-era burial ground located in the former cantonment area of Karnal, Haryana. Established when Karnal served as a major British cantonment between 1806 and 1841, it contains graves of British soldiers, officers and family members who died mainly from disease. Notable for its weathered tombstones, brick enclosures and historic inscriptions, the site reflects early British military presence in Haryana and remains a quiet heritage landmark.
Farina Ruins is a heritage-listed ghost town on the Oodnadatta Track in South Australia's Far North, about 26 km south of Marree and 600 km north of Adelaide. Established in 1878 as Government Gums and renamed Farina in 1882, it was an agricultural and railway settlement abandoned by the 1960s. Today stone ruins, restored buildings and an underground bakery are conserved by the Farina Restoration Group.
Fort Anna (Benteng Anna) is a British colonial fort located in Ujung Padang, Kota Mukomuko, Mukomuko Regency, Bengkulu Province, on the west coast of Sumatra. Built by the British East India Company around 1714, it served as a trading and defense outpost. The fort features brick walls, bastions and old cannons, and is designated as a cultural heritage site. It is notable as a remnant of British presence in western Sumatra before Dutch control.
Fort Cornwallis is a star-shaped coastal fort on the northeastern tip of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Built in 1786 by Captain Francis Light for the British East India Company and rebuilt in brick between 1804 and 1810, it is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. Named after Charles Cornwallis, it never saw combat and today operates as a restored heritage attraction with bastions, cannons, chapel, cells and exhibition galleries.
Fort Oranje is a 17th-century Dutch fort located in Gamalama, Central Ternate, Ternate City, North Maluku, Indonesia. Built in 1607 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) under Cornelis Matelief de Jonge, it served as the VOC's first headquarters in the archipelago before the move to Batavia. The rectangular fort with four bastions, thick stone walls and historic cannons is a designated cultural heritage site and a prominent landmark of Ternate's spice-trade history.
Garhphra Fort, also known as Garhpehra Fort, is a historic ruined fort located in Garhpehra village in Sagar District, Madhya Pradesh, about 24 km north of Sagar city. Situated on a low hill, the fort is known for its large ramparts, gateways and scattered remains of palaces and temples. Once a stronghold of Gond rulers and later held by Bundelas and Marathas, it offers views of the surrounding countryside and reflects the region's medieval heritage.
Ho Citadel (Thanh Nha Ho) is a 14th-century stone citadel located in Vinh Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province, about 45 km northwest of Thanh Hoa City. Built in 1397 by Ho Quy Ly as the capital of the Dai Ngu kingdom, it is notable for its massive limestone walls constructed without mortar. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, it represents a unique example of Vietnamese citadel architecture and urban planning.
The House of Bocage is a historic Portuguese-era house located inside Moti Daman Fort in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It is known as the birthplace of renowned Portuguese poet Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage, born here on 15 September 1765. The modest colonial structure with a commemorative plaque marks his birthplace and reflects Daman's Portuguese heritage, attracting visitors interested in history, literature and colonial architecture.
The Japanese Bunkers at Aberdeen Water Sports Complex are World War II-era concrete defensive structures located on the waterfront at Aberdeen in Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair), Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Built during the Japanese occupation of the Andaman Islands from 1942 to 1945, these bunkers formed part of coastal defence fortifications. Situated within the Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex, they are preserved as a historic attraction illustrating wartime military architecture.
Karnal Fort is a historic fortification located in the old city area of Karnal, Haryana, near the Grand Trunk Road. Built in 1764 by Raja Gajpat Singh of Jind State after capturing Karnal, it later came under British control and served as a cantonment and administrative centre. Built with brick and mud walls with bastions, the fort is now partly occupied by government offices and is in a dilapidated state, but remains notable for its strategic location and 18th-century history.
Khaspur Dimasa Kingdom Ruins are the remains of the former capital of the Dimasa Kingdom located in Khaspur village, Cachar district, Assam, about 25 km from Silchar. The site includes ruined brick palaces, temples, and monumental gateways such as the Lion Gate and Sun Gate. Established after the Dimasa capital shifted to Khaspur in the 18th century, it is notable for its distinctive brick architecture and historical importance in the Barak Valley.
Kiandra is an abandoned gold-mining town and heritage site located on the Snowy Mountains Highway within Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales. Established during the 1859 Kiandra gold rush, it briefly became Australia's highest town and is recognised as the birthplace of Australian skiing in 1861. Today visitors see scattered ruins, the restored 1890 courthouse, cemetery and alpine landscape interpreting its mining and skiing history.
Lanji Fort is a historic fort situated in Lanji town in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, near the Maharashtra border and the Bagh River. Believed to date to the 11th century and later held by Gond rulers, the fort features ruined stone walls, bastions and gateways spread over a small hillock. It is noted for its archaeological importance and association with the ancient settlement of Lanji, once a regional capital.
Loharu Fort is a historic fort located in Loharu town in Bhiwani district, Haryana, India. Built in 1570 by Thakur Arjun Singh and later the seat of the Nawab of Loharu, it is noted for its blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural elements. The fort features fortified walls, bastions and courtyards and remains a prominent heritage landmark reflecting the region's princely history and architectural traditions.
The Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine is a preserved historic gold mine in Walhalla, Baw Baw Shire, Victoria. Once one of Australia's richest gold mines, it operated from 1865 to 1914 and produced over 13 tonnes of gold. Today it is a heritage-listed tourist attraction offering guided underground tours through original tunnels, showcasing quartz reef, mining machinery and the history of the Walhalla gold rush.
Lord Cornwallis Tomb is a British colonial-era mausoleum located in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, on the outskirts of the city near the Ganges River. Built in 1805 by the East India Company, it marks the burial site of Charles Cornwallis, Governor-General of Bengal and former British commander, who died in Ghazipur on 5 October 1805. The domed monument, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, is noted for its classical architecture and historical association with British administration in India.
Lukochuri Gate is a historic gateway located in the ancient city of Gour (Gaur) in Malda district, West Bengal, near the India-Bangladesh border. Part of the fortified enclosure of the medieval capital of Bengal, the gate is noted for its Mughal-influenced architecture and concealed design that allowed discreet observation. It stands among the scattered ruins of Gour and is visited as part of the heritage circuit of the former sultanate capital.
Madhorajpura Fort is an 18th-century heritage fort located in Madhorajpura village, approximately 48 kilometers south of Jaipur in Rajasthan. Built under the patronage of Maharaja Madho Singh I of the Kachwaha dynasty, the fort served strategic purposes during its time. The structure features robust walls and traditional Rajasthani architectural elements, though it currently shows signs of neglect due to lack of maintenance. Visitors can explore the ancient ruins and experience the quiet charm of this historical site.
Maharaja Tej Singh Fort, commonly known as Mainpuri Fort, is a historic fort located in Mainpuri city in Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Built by Chauhan ruler Maharaja Tej Singh, it served as the seat of the Mainpuri estate. The fort features traditional Rajput architecture with fortified walls and gateways. Though partially in ruins, it remains a notable landmark reflecting the region's medieval history and is visited for its heritage value and central location in the town.
Mahurgad Fort is a 12th-century hill fort located in Mahur taluka of Nanded district, Maharashtra. Situated on the Balaghat Hill Range at an elevation of approximately 2,650 feet, it served as a strategic stronghold for the Gond, Bahmani, Mughal, and Maratha empires. The fort is closely associated with the Renuka Devi Temple, a significant Shakti Peetha located nearby. It features historic structures like the Hathi Darwaja gate and offers panoramic views of the surrounding Sahyadri landscape.
Makdai Fort and Temple is a historic hilltop fort located in Makdai village in Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. Perched on a hill overlooking the surrounding plains, the fort is known for its Gond-era architecture, ruined ramparts and bastions, and an ancient Shiva temple within its complex. Associated with the former princely state of Makrai, it offers panoramic views and insights into the region's medieval history and local religious traditions.
Middle Head, also known as Gubbuh Gubbuh, is a sandstone headland at Mosman on Sydney Harbour in New South Wales, within Sydney Harbour National Park. It is notable for its well-preserved coastal fortifications dating from the 1870s to World War II, including gun emplacements, tunnels and barracks. The headland offers harbour views, bushland walking tracks and historic military heritage, making it a significant natural and historic visitor site.
Mirjan Fort is a historic 16th-century fort located in Mirjan village near Kumta in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, on the banks of the Aghanashini River. Spread over about 4.1 hectares and built with laterite stone, it features high walls, bastions, moats and ruined structures. Associated with Queen Chennabhairadevi and later rulers, it was an important centre for the pepper trade and is noted for its well-preserved architecture and scenic riverine surroundings.
Old Government House is a heritage-listed former vice-regal summer residence located within Belair National Park in Belair, City of Mitcham, South Australia. Built in 1859-1860 for Governor Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell, it served as the Governor's summer retreat until 1880. The restored colonial building is now a house museum displaying period furnishings and vice-regal history.
Old Halls Creek is the abandoned original townsite of Halls Creek in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, located about 15 kilometres west of the present town. Established during Western Australia's first gold rush in 1885 after prospector Charlie Hall discovered gold, it was largely deserted by the early 1900s. Today the heritage-listed ghost town preserves stone ruins, old cemetery and interpretive signs amid arid outback landscape.
Oliver Hill Battery is a preserved World War II coastal defence installation on Rottnest Island, Western Australia, about 19 kilometres off the coast of Fremantle. Constructed between 1936 and 1938 to protect Fremantle Port, it features two 9.2-inch naval guns, underground tunnels, magazines and observation posts. Now a heritage attraction managed by the Rottnest Island Authority, it is accessible via guided tours and the Oliver Hill Railway.
Onake Obavva Kindi is a historic crevice within the Chitradurga Fort in Chitradurga, Karnataka. It is a narrow opening in the fort wall associated with the legend of Obavva, who is said to have defended the fort alone in 1779 using an onake (wooden pestle) against intruding soldiers. The site is a key point of interest inside the fort complex and symbolizes local bravery and heritage.
Parliament House in East Melbourne is the seat of the Parliament of Victoria, located on Spring Street at the top of Bourke Street. Completed in stages from 1856, the grand classical building features a colonnaded facade, grand staircase and ornate chambers. It served as Australia's Federal Parliament from 1901 to 1927. Today it is heritage-listed and open to visitors for free guided tours showcasing its architecture, history and parliamentary chambers.
Ramnagar Fort is a 19th-century hilltop fort located in Ramnagar town in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Built by Raja Suchet Singh, son of Maharaja Gulab Singh, it served as a royal residence and defensive structure. The fort features Dogra architecture with stone walls, courtyards and remnants of royal quarters. Protected as a heritage site, it offers views of the surrounding hills and town and reflects the region's Dogra history.
Rezang La War Memorial, also known as Ahir Dham, is located near Chushul village in Leh district, Ladakh, close to the Pangong Tso region at an altitude of over 16,000 feet. It commemorates the soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment who died during the Battle of Rezang La on 18 November 1962. Renovated in 2021, the memorial features inscribed walls, a museum gallery and a large chorten, serving as a prominent site of remembrance in eastern Ladakh.
Richmond Gaol is Australia's oldest intact gaol, located on Bathurst Street in Richmond, Tasmania, about 25 kilometres northeast of Hobart within the City of Clarence. Built in 1825 by convict labour, it operated as a prison for convicts and later as a watch house and lock-up until 1928. The well-preserved complex includes cell blocks, solitary confinement cells, flogging yard and chain-gang quarters, offering insight into colonial convict discipline and Tasmania's penal history.
Roha Fort is a ruined hill fort located near Roha village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch district, Gujarat, about 50 kilometres from Bhuj. Perched on a small hillock overlooking the surrounding plains, it was the seat of the former Roha estate ruled by Jadeja chiefs under the Cutch State. Now in a dilapidated state with crumbling walls and gateways, the fort is noted for its panoramic views and historical association with the Jadeja dynasty.
Royal Chhatardis in Bhuj, Gujarat are the cenotaphs of the Jadeja rulers of Kutch, located on the bank of Hamirsar Lake near the historic walled city. Built mainly in the 18th century, these domed memorial structures exhibit Rajput architectural style with intricate stone carvings and pillars. Damaged in the 2001 earthquake and subsequently restored, they serve as important heritage memorials commemorating the former rulers of Bhuj.
Safidon Fort is a historic fortification located in Safidon town in Jind district, Haryana, India. The town is identified with the ancient settlement of Sarpadaman, linked to Mahabharata traditions. The fort is a modest, partly ruined structure reflecting later historical occupation of the area. Today it stands within the town settlement and is noted for its archaeological and local historical interest rather than as a large preserved fortress complex.
Sajja Kothi is a historic one-storey structure located within Panhala Fort in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. Built by Ibrahim Adil Shah in 1500 CE in the Bijapuri architectural style, it originally served as a viewing pavilion overlooking the Waranna Valley. The site holds significant Maratha history as the location where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj placed his son Sambhaji under house arrest. Today, it remains a key heritage monument featuring domed chambers and faceted balconies hanging over the fort ramparts.
Sangli Fort, also known as Ganeshdurg, is a historic fortification located in the center of Sangli city, Maharashtra. Originally built by the Peshwas and later associated with the Patwardhan royal family, it currently houses government offices including the Revenue and Collector's Office. The site features a museum, a Darbar Hall, and a Shri Ganesh Temple within its premises. It serves as a significant heritage landmark reflecting Maratha history and architecture.
Scindia Chhatris are royal cenotaphs located near Shivpuri town in Madhya Pradesh, built in memory of the Scindia rulers of Gwalior. Set within a well-maintained Mughal-style garden, the complex features marble chhatris with intricate carvings, pietra dura work and a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The site serves as an important heritage memorial reflecting Maratha history and is a notable visitor attraction in Shivpuri.
Shahpur Fort is a historic ruined fort located in Shahpur village in Garhwa district, Jharkhand, near the Palamu region. It is attributed to the Chero rulers who controlled the area. The fort is noted for its old stone walls, bastions and ruined structures set in a rural landscape. Today it remains a lesser-known heritage site visited for its historical associations and quiet surroundings.
Shahpurkandi Fort is a historic fort located in Shahpurkandi town in Pathankot district, Punjab, on the banks of the Ravi River near the Ranjit Sagar Dam. Built in 1505 by Jaspal Singh Pathania and later associated with Shah Khan, the fort features ruined walls, gateways and hilltop views. It is notable for its strategic riverine location, Kangra-style architecture and panoramic views of the reservoir and surrounding Shivalik hills.
Shergarh Fort is a historic hilltop fort located near Chenari in Rohtas district, Bihar, situated on a forested plateau overlooking the Durgawati River valley. Built in the 16th century during the reign of Sher Shah Suri, the fort is noted for its massive ramparts, ruined palaces, and strategic location. It remains an important archaeological and heritage site reflecting Sur dynasty military architecture and regional history.
Sinquerim Fort is a 17th-century Portuguese coastal fortification located on Sinquerim Beach in North Goa. Built in 1612 as the lower extension of Fort Aguada, it served as a safe berth for ships and a defensive outpost against Dutch and Maratha attacks. The fort features a bastion and fortified walls overlooking the Arabian Sea at the mouth of the Mandovi River. It is an ASI protected monument and remains a significant historical landmark.
Songir Fort, also known as Suvarnagiri or Survangiri, is a historic hill fort located in Songir village, Dhule district, Maharashtra. Situated at an elevation of approximately 304 meters, it occupies a narrow ridge along the ancient Surat-Burhanpur trade route. The fort changed hands among the Yadavas, Farooqui Sultans, Mughals, Marathas, and British between the 12th century and 1818. Today, only ruins remain, including a gateway, bastions, and a stepped well.
Sunam Shahi Sarai is a historic caravan inn located in Sunam town, Sangrur district, Punjab, India. Believed to have been built during the reign of Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century and later used during the Mughal period, it served travelers and traders on the Delhi-Lahore route. The large brick structure features arched gateways, cells and a courtyard, reflecting medieval sarai architecture. It is a state-protected monument noted for its historical and architectural value.
Susana Anna Maria's Tomb is a Dutch colonial-era memorial located in Chinsurah, Hooghly-Chinsurah, West Bengal. Built in the early 19th century in memory of Susanna Anna Maria, wife of Dutch Director George Vernet, the tomb is noted for its octagonal domed architecture and European style. Situated near Ghorir More, it is one of the few surviving Dutch monuments in the former Dutch settlement of Chinsurah and a notable heritage landmark for visitors exploring Hooghly's colonial history.