Cities of ancient India

Mohenjo-Daro is one of the oldest cities in human history, belonging to the Indus civilization (≈ 2500–1900 BC). It is located in modern-day Pakistan and

Harappa is one of the main cities of the Indian civilization that existed in the 3rd–2nd millennium BC on the territory of modern Pakistan and India.

Lothal is one of the most important cities of the Indus civilization, located in the modern state of Gujarat in India. The city is known for its archaeological

Fatehpur Sikri is a unique ghost town that was the capital of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Akbar in the 16th century. Founded in 1571, it became

Lal Qila, or the Red Fort of Agra, is one of the greatest fortresses in India, located in the city of Agra, not far from the world-famous Taj Mahal.

Pataliputra, modern Patna, was an important city in ancient India that played a central role in the development of the country’s political, cultural

Ayodhya is one of the oldest cities in India, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is mentioned in sacred Hindu texts, including the Ramayana, as

Madurai is one of the oldest and most important cities in India, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Founded over 2,500 years ago, the city was