Wonders of India
Famous Places · भारत के अजूबे
📋Quick Overview
Key facts about Wonders of India for RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and other competitive exams. These are frequently asked in the GK section and mastering them ensures easy marks.
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Taj Mahal — Agra, UP — Shah Jahan for Mumtaz (1632-53), UNESCO
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Qutub Minar — Delhi — 73m tall, started by Qutub-ud-din Aibak (1193)
📖Wonders of India
| Place/Name | Location/Detail | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | Agra, UP | Shah Jahan for Mumtaz (1632-53), UNESCO |
| Qutub Minar | Delhi | 73m tall, started by Qutub-ud-din Aibak (1193) |
| Red Fort | Delhi | Mughal palace, Independence Day celebrations |
| India Gate | Delhi | War memorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti |
| Gateway of India | Mumbai | Built 1924 for King George V visit |
| Victoria Memorial | Kolkata | White marble, dedicated to Queen Victoria |
| Charminar | Hyderabad | Built by Sultan Quli Qutb Shah (1591) |
| Hawa Mahal | Jaipur | Palace of Winds — 953 windows |
| Sanchi Stupa | MP | Buddhist monument, Ashoka era, UNESCO |
📝Key Points
- •Taj Mahal: Agra, UP: Shah Jahan for Mumtaz (1632-53), UNESCO
- •Qutub Minar: Delhi: 73m tall, started by Qutub-ud-din Aibak (1193)
- •Red Fort: Delhi: Mughal palace, Independence Day celebrations
- •India Gate: Delhi: War memorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti
- •Gateway of India: Mumbai: Built 1924 for King George V visit
- •Victoria Memorial: Kolkata: White marble, dedicated to Queen Victoria