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Which Indian state is associated with the legacy of the Chogyal dynasty?
Which Indian state is associated with the legacy of the Chogyal dynasty?
What was the purpose of the construction of the Bada Imambara in Lucknow?
What was the purpose of the construction of the Bada Imambara in Lucknow?
Which city was known by the former names Azeemabad and Kusumpura?
Which city was known by the former names Azeemabad and Kusumpura?
Who is the Indian personality known for establishing a Christian High School in Gulbarga in 1912?
Who is the Indian personality known for establishing a Christian High School in Gulbarga in 1912?
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Which Indian city was designed according to Shilpa Shastra and features nine rectangular blocks?
Which Indian city was designed according to Shilpa Shastra and features nine rectangular blocks?
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Which festival is an annual celebration in the state of Nagaland?
Which festival is an annual celebration in the state of Nagaland?
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Where is Rowriah airport located in India?
Where is Rowriah airport located in India?
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Which notable figures met at Dr. Katial's house in Canning Town in 1931?
Which notable figures met at Dr. Katial's house in Canning Town in 1931?
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Which king is known for his conquests and assumed the title of Victor of the Ganges?
Which king is known for his conquests and assumed the title of Victor of the Ganges?
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What is the meaning of the word Mohenjodaro?
What is the meaning of the word Mohenjodaro?
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Which Indian city was the location of the first municipal corporation established in 1688?
Which Indian city was the location of the first municipal corporation established in 1688?
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In which city did Gautama Buddha die at the age of 80?
In which city did Gautama Buddha die at the age of 80?
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What was the name of the Indian company founded by V.O. Chidambaram Pillai?
What was the name of the Indian company founded by V.O. Chidambaram Pillai?
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Which dynasty is associated with the Hatigumpha inscription and King Kharavela?
Which dynasty is associated with the Hatigumpha inscription and King Kharavela?
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What does the Rig Veda refer to with the term yava?
What does the Rig Veda refer to with the term yava?
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Which ancient age is characterized by sites such as Mehrgarh and Burzahom?
Which ancient age is characterized by sites such as Mehrgarh and Burzahom?
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Which river is known as Karnali in Nepal and is a major tributary of the Ganges?
Which river is known as Karnali in Nepal and is a major tributary of the Ganges?
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What festival is traditionally observed by mothers for the long life of their sons, falling on the 8th day after the full moon in Kartik?
What festival is traditionally observed by mothers for the long life of their sons, falling on the 8th day after the full moon in Kartik?
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Which ancient Indian dynasty was centered around Manyakheta?
Which ancient Indian dynasty was centered around Manyakheta?
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In which city is Lake Pichola located?
In which city is Lake Pichola located?
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What is the name of the mother of Ravana in Hindu mythology?
What is the name of the mother of Ravana in Hindu mythology?
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Which Mughal Emperor is connected to the Aamir Khan movie 'Rangeela'?
Which Mughal Emperor is connected to the Aamir Khan movie 'Rangeela'?
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What river was referred to as Pampa in ancient times, as per the epic Ramayana?
What river was referred to as Pampa in ancient times, as per the epic Ramayana?
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Which political figure coined the term 'Integral Humanism'?
Which political figure coined the term 'Integral Humanism'?
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Study Notes
Notable People and Places
- Radhanath Sikdar was a member of the Great Trigonometric Survey of India when he calculated Peak 15 of the Himalayas as the tallest peak. The peak was later renamed Mount Everest.
- Ville Blanche and Ville Noire were part of Pondicherry, a former French colony in India.
- The Chogyal dynasty ruled over Sikkim, a state in Northeast India.
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Kishen Lal (Indian hockey captain in the 1948 Olympics) were both associated with Mhow, a town near Indore in Madhya Pradesh.
- Azeemabad and Kusumpura are former names for Patna, the capital of Bihar.
- Shadman Chowk in Lahore is a major crossroads proposed to be renamed after Bhagat Singh, an Indian revolutionary.
- Bada Imambara in Lucknow was built in 1784 as a response to a famine, providing food in exchange for work.
- Rowriah Airport is located in Jorhat, a town in Assam.
- Dada Abdullah and Company, a legal firm, helped Mahatma Gandhi move to South Africa.
- The Hornbill Festival is an annual event celebrated in Nagaland, a state in Northeast India.
- North East Hill University is located in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.
- Rajamundhry in Andhra Pradesh is the largest city in the East and West Godavari districts.
- Pandita Ramabai is a legend who wrote "United States Chi Lokasthiti Ani Pravasvrutta" (Status of Society of United States and a travelogue) about her American experience. It was published in English translation as "American Encounter". She established Christian High School in Gulbarga in 1912.
- Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, was designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya based on Shilpa Shastra, a system of traditional Indian architecture.
- Charlie Chaplin met Mahatma Gandhi at the house of Dr. Katial in Beckton Road, Canning Town on September 22, 1931. This meeting is considered a significant example of community cohesion in the borough of Newham.
- Hazrat Shahid Shahul Hameed Wali and Kanduri festival are associated with the Nagore Dargah.
- Jamshedji Tata, an alumnus of Elphinstone College, built the Alexandria Mill from a bankrupt oil mill. He was also a prominent figure in Indian food heritage.
Indian History and Culture
- V.O. Chidambaram Pillai founded the Indian Steamship Navigation Company.
- Gautama Buddha died at Kushinagar, a site in Uttar Pradesh, at the age of 80.
- Rajendra Chola, a Chola king who ruled from 1018-1048 CE, assumed the title "Victor of the Ganges" and established a capital named after his title.
- Dandin, a renowned poet, wrote a poem that told the story of the Ramayana when read forward and the Mahabharata when read backward.
- Mohenjodaro, an Indus Valley Civilization site, translates to "Mound of the Dead".
- India is the only country in the world that produces all four types of silk: eri, muga, mulberry, and tussar.
- Nalanda University, founded in the 5th century AD by Kumaragupta, was a renowned educational institution with the library consisting of three buildings, including Ratnasagar.
- Tamralipta, an ancient port city in West Bengal, is now known as Tamluk.
- Yava, mentioned in the Rig Veda, is commonly known as Barley.
- The Neolithic/New Stone Age spanned from 8000-4000 BC. Some of the key sites from this period include Mehrgarh (Pakistan), Burzahom and Gufkral (Jammu & Kashmir), Chirand (Bihar), and Maski and Piklihal (Karnataka).
- The first municipal corporation in India was established in Madras (now Chennai) in 1688.
- The National Cultural Fund (NCF) was established in 1996 to promote non-government participation in preserving cultural heritage.
- The Kalinga Kingdom, under King Kharavela in the 1st century BC, broke away from the Mauryan Empire and became a significant political center. The Hathigumpha Inscription details Kharavela's welfare measures.
Notable Emperors and Dynasties
- The Satavahana Empire had three major rulers: Gautamaputra Satakarni (AD 106-130), Vasisthiputra Pulumayi (AD 130-154), and Yajnasri Satakarni (AD 165-194).
Modern India
- Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, a leading figure of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, coined the term "Integral Humanism". He was also associated with the Mughalsarai railway station.
- The Ghaghra River (also known as Karnali or K'ung-ch'iao Ho) is a major tributary of the Ganges and the largest river in Nepal.
- Hawa Mahal, built in 1799, is a unique five-story building in Jaipur. It was designed by Lal Chand Ustad and contains 953 small windows called jharokhas.
- Bara Katra, a historical building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was the official residence of Shah Shuja.
- Trishanku refers to someone or something that's stuck between two states.
- Kaikesi is the mother of Ravana.
- Ahoi, traditionally celebrated in North India, is a festival dedicated to the well-being of sons. It's observed on the eighth day after the full moon in the Kartik month.
- KarnaPrayag is located at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Pindar rivers.
- Chattisgarh, a state in Central India, was known as Dakshin Kosala in ancient times.
- Tungabhadra River, known as Pampa in the Ramayana, is a major river in the Deccan Plateau.
- Lake Pichola is the backdrop of Udaipur, a city in Rajasthan.
- Rangeela is the name of both a film starring Aamir Khan and a Mughal Emperor.
- Manyakheta was the capital of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty.
- Matali was Lord Rama's charioteer during his battle against Ravana.
- King Bhoja, founder of Bhopal, belonged to the Parmar Dynasty.
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Explore the contributions of notable figures and landmarks in India through this quiz. From Mount Everest's initial calculations to the cultural significance of various towns, test your knowledge of India's rich history. Discover connections between the past and the present in this engaging quiz.
