These 6 Monuments Have Featured On India's Banknotes

OT Staff

Red Fort, Delhi (INR 500)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Red Fort symbolises India's rich Mughal history and was the site of India's first Independence Day address by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1947.

A shot of the Red Fort on a Five Hundred Rupee note | Wikimedia Commons

Rani Ki Vav, Gujarat (INR 100)

This intricately carved stepwell in Patan dates back to the 11th century and exemplifies the Maru-Gurjara architectural style, celebrating water conservation and the artistic legacy of Gujarat’s Solanki dynasty.

Rani Ki Vav on a Hundred Rupee note | Wikimedia Commons

Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh (INR 200)

Built during Ashoka’s reign in the 3rd century BCE, the Sanchi Stupa is India’s oldest stone structure and a major symbol of early Buddhist architecture and spiritual heritage.

Sanchi Stupa on a Two Hundred rupee note | Wikimedia Commons

Hampi, Karnataka (INR 50)

A mediaeval city of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi's surreal boulder-strewn landscape and temple ruins reflect the grandeur of South India’s golden era and remain a major pilgrimage site.

Hampi on a Fifty Rupee note | Wikimedia Commons

Ellora Caves, Maharashtra (INR 20)

These UNESCO-listed rock-cut caves represent a confluence of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain faiths. They were carved between the 6th and 10th centuries, showcasing ancient India's artistic and religious unity in diversity.

Ellora Caves on a Twenty Rupee note | Wikimedia Commons

Konark Sun Temple, Odisha (INR 10)

This 13th-century chariot-shaped temple dedicated to Surya (the Sun God) is an architectural marvel with intricate stone carvings, reflecting the zenith of Kalinga temple artistry and astronomical significance.

Konark Sun Temple on a Ten Rupee note | Wikimedia Commons

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