Rajasthan holds four of the World Heritage Properties in India: Hill Forts, Jantar Mantar, Jaipur City and Keoladeo

Background

There are 44 World Heritage Properties in India, and four of them are in Rajasthan. Hill Forts of Rajasthan, inscribed in 2013, covers Chittaurgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer and Ranthambhore, Amber and Gagron Forts. Amber and Gagron Forts are under protection of Rajasthan State Archaeology and Museums; the rest of the property is under the Archaeological Survey of India. The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur was inscribed in 2010 and is also under protection of Rajasthan State Archaeology and Museums. Jaipur City, Rajasthan was inscribed in 2019 and is under protection of Jaipur Municipal Corporation. Keoladeo National Park, inscribed in 1985, is one of the Natural World Heritage Properties in India. The Archaeological Survey of India undertakes conservation and maintenance of 3,686 monuments, including 27 World Heritage properties.