Historical Places To Explore In South India

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South India has many historical places to explore, including ancient temples, hill stations, and cities with a rich cultural heritage

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Here is a list of some historical places to explore in South India

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Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu, is famous for many monuments, monolithic temples, bas-relief sculptures and rock-cut caves

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Hampi, a popular destination in Karnataka, is known for well-preserved Dravidian temples, and vast complex of ruins that offers a glimpse into history

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Built in 14th century, the Mysore palace in Karnataka, is a masterpiece of Indo-Saracenic architecture, which combines Muslim, Rajput, Gothic, and Hindu styles

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The Golconda, located in Hyderabad, is blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles, with concentric masonry block walls, mounted cannons, drawbridges, and gateways

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Badami caves in Karnataka feature stunning carvings of Hindu deities, and sculptures, which is a remarkable example of ancient rock-cut architecture

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Pattadakal, a town in Karnataka, is home to many temples and monuments that are a testament to the richness of Chalukyan architecture from 7th and 8th centuries

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