A tribute to the area's namesake and King Edward VII.

One of the five gates into the fortress of to Shaniwar Wada was renamed to commemorate the 10th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire.

The octagonal tower at this important Buddhist site was added many years after the temple's initial construction.

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

This archaeological site was once a grand city of the Indus Valley Civilization with a sophisticated system for conserving water.

This 15th-century mosque is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

The potters' quarter is packed with artists sculpting clay gods with mud from the sacred Ganges river.

A giant repository of accidentally discovered cave paintings up to 30,000 years old.

A pair of nearly 1,000-year-old temples profusely covered in meticulous stone carvings.

This magical and eccentric stepwell is a hidden treasure within the ancient fort city of Mandu.

An ancient curse kept humans from living on the water, and now it's brimming with rare wildlife and is one of the most pristine rivers in India.

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.

The village where the park and museum are located is also the third-biggest hatchery of dinosaurs discovered.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

For just a few hours each morning, this market serves specialties from the city's shrinking Chinese-Indian community.

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

This 16th-century mosque is the hallmark of the African architectural legacy in India.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

The world's largest Tibetan refugee settlement.

There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.

An architectural marvel that dates back to the zenith of Indian architecture.

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.