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Photo: Ronakshah1990, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.Embark on an exciting journey across India! Test your knowledge of its rich history, vibrant festivals, diverse wildlife, and legendary landmarks.
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The Taj Mahal is renowned for its gleaming white marble, which was sourced from the quarries of Makrana in Rajasthan. This specific marble is famous for its durability and its unique ability to change color depending on the time of day, reflecting golden hues at sunrise and a pearly pink at sunset.
Photo: Yann; edited by Jim Carter, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, was painted pink in 1876 to welcome Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales and son of Queen Victoria, because pink was seen as the colour of hospitality. Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II is said to have made pink compulsory for the buildings of the old city, and it is still pink today.
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Gir National Park is the exclusive home of the majestic Asiatic lion in the wild. Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts starting in the early 20th century, their population has recovered from the brink of extinction. These lions are slightly smaller than their African cousins and possess a distinctive fold of skin running along their bellies.
Photo: Mayankvagadiya, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The State Emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which dates back to around 250 BCE at Sarnath. Emperor Ashoka erected these pillars across his empire to spread Buddhist teachings after renouncing violence. The emblem features four Asiatic lions standing back-to-back, symbolizing power, courage, pride, and confidence.
Photo: Photo Dharma from Sadao, Thailand, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Majuli is a lush river island situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam. It is a vibrant hub of Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture and is famous for its unique pottery and mask-making traditions. Due to river erosion, the island's size has shrunk significantly over the last century, making its preservation a critical ecological mission.
Photo: Dhrubazaan Photography, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Hyderabadi Biryani developed under the rule of the Nizams of Hyderabad, blending Mughlai and traditional South Indian culinary styles. Unlike other biryanis, the 'kachchi' style cooks raw, marinated meat and partially cooked rice together in a sealed pot. This slow-cooking method allows the rice to absorb all the rich juices and spices perfectly.
Photo: Garrett Ziegler from New York, United States, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The Cardamom Hills are located in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, forming part of the Western Ghats. They get their name from the cardamom spice, which grows abundantly in the cool, elevated climate of this region, alongside pepper and coffee. Interestingly, these hills also host the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve, making them a crucial ecological hotspot.
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While most major Indian rivers empty into the Bay of Bengal, the Narmada flows westward through a rift valley into the Arabian Sea. It is considered one of the five holy rivers of India, and its source lies at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh.
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Built in 1799, the Hawa Mahal, or 'Palace of Winds,' features 953 small casements called jharokhas. These screened windows allowed royal women to observe daily life and festivals in the streets below without being seen by the public, adhering to the strict 'purdah' custom. The unique design also creates a natural cooling effect inside the palace.
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Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his beautiful collection of poems called Gitanjali. He was not only a poet but also a composer who wrote the national anthems of both India and Bangladesh. He translated many of the poems into English himself, under the title Song Offerings.
Photo: Georges Chevalier, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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