The document summarizes six important historical monuments in India: 1. The Taj Mahal, a white marble mausoleum in Agra built by Shah Jahan for his wife. 2. The Victoria Memorial, a large marble building in Kolkata dedicated to Queen Victoria. 3. The Charminar, a landmark mosque and monument in Hyderabad built in 1591. 4. The Sanchi Stupa, the oldest stone structure in India originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. 5. The Qutab Minar, the tallest stone tower in India located in Delhi and built in 1192. 6. The Gateway of India, located