Sunny Priyan
Dwarka, submerged under the Arabian Sea and linked to the legend of Lord Krishna, is one of Hinduism's seven sacred cities, with archaeological evidence revealing ancient structures.
Pataliputra, once the thriving capital of the Magadha Empire, was a hub of politics, culture, and trade, with its ruins now scattered across modern-day Patna.
Harappa, renowned for its advanced urban planning, was a major city of the Indus Valley Civilization, thriving around 2500 BCE, with its decline still shrouded in mystery.
Varanasi, still thriving today, is a sacred spiritual center where Lord Shiva is said to have dwelled.
Vijayanagar, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire was abandoned after the empire's fall, with its ruins now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Nalanda, renowned for its ancient university that attracted scholars worldwide, is a thriving center, but was destroyed in the 12th century, leaving only ruins.