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Historic Places to Visit in Varanasi: Ancient Forts, Universites & Corridors

While the ghats capture immediate attention, Varanasi holds numerous monumental landmarks that showcase its rich royal, academic, and archaeological history. Across the river Ganga lies Ramnagar Fort, the 18th-century sandstone fortress of the Maharaja of Benares, housing an eclectic museum of vintage royal cars, antique weaponry, and intricate medieval astronomical clocks. In the south of the city stretches the sprawling 1,300-acre green campus of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, which hosts the New Vishwanath Temple (VT) and the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum with rare miniature paintings and ancient sculptures. Just ten kilometers northeast lies serene Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Our curated location guides feature detailed opening hours, transportation advice, ticket costs, and historical context for every iconic site.

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