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| Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs (Telangana)
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- Located in Mudumal region, Nalgonda district, Telangana.
- Dates back to 1000 BCE to 500 BCE, associated with Iron Age.
- Famous for menhirs, large upright stones used for burial or ceremonial purposes.
- Provides insight into ancient South Indian megalithic cultures.
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| Palace-Fortresses of the Bundelas (Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh)
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- Located in Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Built by Bundela Rajputs from 16th to 18th centuries.
- Known for a mix of Rajput, Mughal, and Hindu architectural styles.
- Key sites include Orchha Fort, Datia Palace, and Chanderi Fort.
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| Kanger Valley National Park (Chhattisgarh) |
- Located in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh.
- Covers 200 km², known for dense forests, caves, and waterfalls.
- Home to species like tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and bison.
- Famous for Kanger Dhara waterfall and Bailadila Range of hills.
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| Ashokan Edict Sites (Multiple States) |
- Spread across India: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Karnataka.
- Created by Emperor Ashoka during 3rd century BCE.
- Focuses on moral conduct, non-violence, and promoting Buddhism.
- Key sites include Sanchi, Lumbini, Kalinga, and Kandahar.
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| Chausath Yogini Temples (Multiple States)
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- Found in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Orissa.
- Built during the 8th to 12th centuries CE, associated with Tantric Hinduism.
- Temples dedicated to 64 Yoginis, with notable sites in Khajuraho and Bhilsa.
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| Gupta Temples in North India (Multiple States)
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- Located in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana.
- Built during 4th to 6th centuries CE during the Gupta Empire.
- Characterized by Nagara-style architecture.
- Notable examples: Deogarh Temple, Dasavatara Temple, etc.
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