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  1. 5. Mutiny that caused the dissolution of the British East India Company.
  2. 7. Tree endemic to Kerala that provides a distinct sour flavor. Scientific name Garcinia indica.
  3. 11. This city is known for its Lake Palace that now functions as a hotel.
  4. 13. Complex that served as the home of Mughal emperors.
  5. 16. Important figure in India's independence who advocated for secularism, socialism, and parliamentary democracy.
  6. 17. "Palace of Winds" designed to resemble Krishna's crown.
  7. 18. Primary residence of the Rajput rulers.
  8. 20. Led Rajput resistance against the Mughal emperor Akbar.
  9. 24. Battle between the forces of Alexander the Great and King Porus of Punjab.
  10. 25. Holiest site in Sikhism.
  11. 27. Mughal ruler who imprisoned his father to take the throne. Under his rule, the Mughal Empire was at its biggest.
  12. 28. Highest saltwater lake in the world.
  13. 30. City inside of which the capital city in located, one of the most populous urban areas in the world.
  14. 32. National Park known for its Bengal Tigers (around 80) and temple.
  15. 35. Most populous city in India, where Bollywood is centered.
  16. 36. Pickle drizzled in mango sauce, hailing from Andhra Pradesh.
  17. 37. Arundhati Roy wrote this novel about a family in Kerala whose tragedies are seen through the twin children's eyes.
  18. 38. Under his rule, the Maurya Empire reached its largest extent.
  19. 40. Wrote India's constitution.
  20. 46. The seventh avatar of Vishnu is exiled, along with his wife and brother, in this epic.
  21. 49. Alpine valley also dubbed the "Valley of Flowers."
  22. 52. Largest mangrove forest in the world, shared with Bangladesh.
  23. 53. Potato dumpling placed inside of dough, a common fast-food item in Mumbai.
  24. 55. Border conflict between India and Pakistan near the turn of the millennium that led to around 980 deaths.
  25. 56. According to Tamil tradition, this temple is where Sambandar established Tamil Shiva Bhakti.
  26. 58. British soldiers left from this archway upon India's independence.
  27. 59. Chhattisgarh dish of dough containing vegetables and spices.
  28. 60. The Mughal founder Babur defeated the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate by using artillery in this battle.
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  1. 1. Battle that led to British subjugation, fought in 1757 CE.
  2. 2. Structure likely built to celebrate the second millennium of the Islamic calendar, consecrated in 1591.
  3. 3. Chicken marinated in yogurt and cooked in a cylindrical clay oven. Originated from Punjab.
  4. 4. Site of the Mehrangarh Fort.
  5. 6. Baha'i temple, or one that is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation, shaped like a flower.
  6. 8. Referred to as the Himalayan Pyramids, these rock-cut temples are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Diva.
  7. 9. Fourth most populous city in India and capital of Tengalana.
  8. 10. Extravagant wooden palace rebuilt in 1912 after the original burnt down.
  9. 12. Founder of the Maurya Empire.
  10. 14. Marble monument to monumental love, considered one of the new seven wonders of the world.
  11. 15. Malayalam movie based on a book of the same name; it was the first South Indian movie to be nominated for the Indian President's Gold Medal for the Best Movie.
  12. 19. City dubbed the "Oxford of the East."
  13. 21. "Victory tower" finished in 1368 by Firuz Shah Tughlaq
  14. 22. Capital of Tamil Nadu formerly known as "Madras."
  15. 23. Sanskrit epic detailing the clash between the Kaurava and Pandava.
  16. 26. Wheat cake filled with chickpea flour and spices, from the state of Bihar in East India.
  17. 29. Capital of India.
  18. 31. Largest Hindu temple in the world.
  19. 33. Created the place value system, invented sine, and approximated the value of pi
  20. 34. "The Pink City."
  21. 39. Lagoons known for their houseboats.
  22. 41. First female prime minister of India who recognized Bangladesh during the Indo-Pakistan Wars.
  23. 42. Rajamouli created this film by reimagining the meeting of two Indian freedom fighters. It was the most expensive Indian movie at the time of its release.
  24. 43. Holiest city in Hinduism.
  25. 44. Born as Siddharta Gautama.
  26. 45. In this movie, a small village contest the British in a game of cricket.
  27. 47. Rice dish popular with Muslims throughout South Asia.
  28. 48. Intricate network of temples and sculptures cut from rock, including life sized elephants! This was constructed in the 6th and 11th Century CE.
  29. 49. Town known for its light, aromatic tea and scenic views.
  30. 50. A young Mughal prince falls in love with a court dancer in this movie.
  31. 51. Mughal emperor under which the empire entered a golden age, but paved the way for British occupation.
  32. 54. Led a revolt against British rule with rebels from the Bundelkhand region, which led to her death in battle.
  33. 57. Largest city in West Bengal.