This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.

A nearly 500-year-old sculpture depicts a man eating a sack of babies, and no one is sure why.

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

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

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

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

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

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

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.

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

Nineteen ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves can be found on the outskirts of Mumbai.

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

A palatial sculpture park was built illegally and in secret by a self-taught artist over 36 years.