Monuments of National Importance of India


This page contains lists of Monuments of National Importance in India.
An Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 defines an "Ancient Monument" as follows:
A "Monument of National Importance" is designated by the Archaeological Survey of India and includes the following:
  1. The remains of an ancient monument
  2. The site of an ancient monument
  3. The land on which there are fences or protective covering structures for preserving the monument
  4. Land by means of which people can freely access the monument

    Table of monuments

The Monuments of National Importance are designated by the Archaeological Survey of India. The union government of India is authorised to maintain, protect and promote the Monuments of National Importance.