This article contains lists of Monuments of National Importance in India.
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Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 defines an "Ancient Monument" as follows:
A "Monument of National Importance" is designated by the
Archaeological Survey of India
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is an Indian government agency that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural historical monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by Alexand ...
and includes the following:
#The remains of an ancient monument
#The site of an ancient monument
#The land on which there are fences or protective covering structures for preserving the monument
#Land by means of which people can freely access the monument
Table of monuments
The Monuments of National Importance are designated by the
Archaeological Survey of India
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is an Indian government agency that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural historical monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by Alexand ...
(ASI). The
union government of India
The Government of India (ISO: ; often abbreviated as GoI), known as the Union Government or Central Government but often simply as the Centre, is the national government of the Republic of India, a federal democracy located in South Asia, ...
is authorised to maintain, protect and promote the Monuments of National Importance.
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State Protected Monuments of India
This article contains lists of State Protected Monuments of India.
Table of monuments
The State Protected Monuments are designated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The state governments of India are authorised to maintain, protect and ...
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National Geological Monuments of India
National Geological Monuments are geographical areas of national importance and heritage, as notified by the Government of India's Geological Survey of India (GSI), for their maintenance, protection, promotion and enhancement of geotourism.
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List of World Heritage Sites in India
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designates World Heritage Sites of outstanding universal value to cultural or natural heritage which have been nominated by countries which are signatories to the UNE ...
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List of rock-cut temples in India
This is a partial list of Indian rock-cut temples by state or union territory.
Andhra Pradesh
* Akkanna Madanna Caves, Vijayawada
* Belum Caves, Kurnool district
* Bhairavakona Caves, Hindu temple caves located at Ambavaram Kothapalli, ...
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List of forts in India
This is a partial list of forts in India.
Andhra Pradesh
Coastal Region
# Anvika Fort
# Addanki Fort - Prakasam district
# Bellamkonda Fort - Guntur district
# Bobbili Fort – Vizianagaram district
# Dharanikota Fort – Guntur distri ...
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List of museums in India
This is a list of notable museums in India by state and union territory:
List
By State
* List of museums in Bihar
* List of museums in Karnataka
* List of museums in Kerala
* List of museums in Madhya Pradesh
* List of m ...
References
External links
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PIB
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