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India has been a rich ground for dinosaur fossil discoveries, offering remarkable insights into prehistoric life on the subcontinent. Here are some of the most significant dinosaur fossils unearthed in India:

1. **Titanosaurus indicus**  

   - The first dinosaur fossil discovered in India, found in the Lameta Formation near Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, in the late 19th century. This sauropod dinosaur is a large, long-necked herbivore and gave its name to the Titanosaur group, which were widespread globally.

2. **Rajasaurus narmadensis**  

   - Discovered in the Narmada Valley, Madhya Pradesh, this carnivorous abelisaurid theropod is one of the most famous Indian dinosaurs. It had a distinctive horn on its head and lived during the Late Cretaceous period.

3. **Isisaurus colberti**  

   - A titanosaur sauropod from the Late Cretaceous, found in the Lameta Formation. It was a large herbivore with robust limbs and a long neck, adding to the diversity of sauropods known from India.

4. **Barapasaurus tagorei**  

   - One of the earliest sauropods from India, discovered in the Early Jurassic Kota Formation of Andhra Pradesh. It was a large, quadrupedal herbivore and among the earliest known sauropods in Asia.

5. **Jainosaurus septentrionalis**  

   - Another titanosaur from the Late Cretaceous, found in the Lameta Formation. It had a more advanced skeletal structure compared to earlier titanosaurs.

6. **Fossilized dinosaur eggs**  

   - Numerous dinosaur eggs have been found in the Lameta Formation and other parts of India, especially in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, providing important evidence about dinosaur reproduction and nesting behavior.

These discoveries collectively highlight India’s role in the global dinosaur story, especially during the Late Cretaceous when the Indian subcontinent was an isolated landmass drifting towards Asia. The fossils reveal a diverse ecosystem of herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs adapted to various environments.

If you want, I can provide more detailed information on any specific dinosaur or fossil site in India!