The famous Buddhist monument 'Great Stupa at Sanchi' was originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in which century BCE? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The monolithic statue of Gommateshwara (Lord Bahubali) at Shravanabelagola, a critical Jain pilgrimage destination, was commissioned in the 10th century by which prime minister?
Explanation:
The massive 57-foot tall statue of Gommateshwara was constructed around 981 AD by Chavundaraya, a brilliant military commander and prime minister under the Western Ganga Dynasty.
The historical monument 'Kumbhalgarh Fort' in Rajasthan is famous for having the second-longest continuous wall in the world. Approximately how long is this wall?
Explanation:
The perimeter wall of the Kumbhalgarh Fort extends over 36 kilometers, making it the second-longest continuous wall in the world after the Great Wall of China.
Explanation:
The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is famous for its extensive use of 'Pietra Dura'—the technique of inlaying polished colored gemstones into white marble walls.
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