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