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Which city is known as the 'City of Nawabs'?
Which city is known as the 'City of Nawabs'?
- Lucknow (correct)
- Mysore
- Kolkata
- Hyderabad
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its architectural significance and is located in Agra?
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its architectural significance and is located in Agra?
- Humayun's Tomb
- Qutub Minar
- Taj Mahal (correct)
- Fatehpur Sikri
What is the nickname given to Kerala?
What is the nickname given to Kerala?
- Golden city
- Land of beaches and channels
- City of Joy
- God's own country (correct)
Which heritage site is known for its ancient rock shelters?
Which heritage site is known for its ancient rock shelters?
In which year was the Qutub Minar designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
In which year was the Qutub Minar designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Flashcards
What is Amritsar famous for?
What is Amritsar famous for?
A city in Punjab known for its Golden Temple and Sikh heritage.
Why is Lucknow called the "City of Nawabs"?
Why is Lucknow called the "City of Nawabs"?
Lucknow, a city in Uttar Pradesh, is known for its rich Mughal architecture, culture, and cuisine.
What historical significance does Hampi hold?
What historical significance does Hampi hold?
Hampi, located in Karnataka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire, a powerful Hindu kingdom.
What is the Taj Mahal famous for and why is it important?
What is the Taj Mahal famous for and why is it important?
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What historical significance does the Qutub Minar hold?
What historical significance does the Qutub Minar hold?
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Study Notes
Heritage Sites in India
- Golden City in Punjab (Amritsar)
- City of Nawabs (Lucknow)
- A potpourri of different cultures (Delhi)
- Land of white desert - Rann of Kutch
- City of Joy (Kolkata)
- City of Nizams (Hyderabad)
- City of Palace (Mysore)
- God's own country (Kerala)
- Ancient kingdom of Vijayanagar (Hampi)
- Group of monuments - Pattadakal
- Land of beaches and channels (Goa)
- Ancient rock shelters (Bhimbetka)
- Architectural heritage of Chola empire
- Taj Mahal (Agra, UP) - World Heritage Site by UNESCO
- Qutub Minar (Delhi) - 1993
- Valley of Flowers (Uttarakhand) - 2005
- Humayun's tomb (Delhi) - 1993
- Fatehpur Sikri (UP) - 1986
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