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The correct answer is Gorakhnath temple.

• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched 'recycled incense sticks' at an ashram of Gorakhnath Temple, in Gorakhpur.
• This initiative is taken to promote environment-friendly products in the market.
• The Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, a research institute of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has provided technical support in making these incense sticks.

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Some other important temples and their districts:

• Hastinapur is a city in the Meerut District of Uttar Pradesh.
• As described in various ancient Hindu and Jain texts, it was the capital of the Kuru Kingdom.
• It is located on the right bank of the river Ganga.
• According to the information from Puranas, Hastinapur was the capital of Emperor Bharata.

The correct answer is Charanadri Hills.

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• Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located in Charanadri Hills, Aurangabad district of Maharastra.
• There are over 100 caves at the site, all excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills, 34 of which are open to the public.
• It is one of the largest rock-cut Hindu temple cave complexes in the world, with artwork dating from the period 600–1000 CE.
• Cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot-shaped monument dedicated to the god Shiva. 
• All of the Ellora monuments were built during the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
• These consist of 17 Hindu, 12 Buddhist, and 5 Jain caves.

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• UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India:

The correct answer is Shore temple.

Key Points

• A group of temples and shrines known as Shore Temple is located on a cliff overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
• It is situated in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India, about 60 kilometers south of Chennai.
• It is a structural temple from the eighth century AD that was constructed of granite blocks.
• The location was a bustling harbor at the time of its construction when Narasimhavarman II of the Indian Pallava dynasty ruled.
• It has been a part of the Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments since 1984.
• From 1984 it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• It is one of Southern India's most ancient stone structures.​

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• Brihadisvara Temple:
  • The Shaivite Hindu temple Brihadisvara Temple was constructed in the Chola architectural style.
  • It is situated in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India, on the Cauvery River's southern bank.
  • Rajaraja I, the Chola emperor, constructed it between 1003 and 1010 CE.
• Sri Lad Khan Temple:
  • The Chalukya Shiva Temple is one of a collection of monuments in the Indian state of Karnataka.
• Khajuraho temple:
  • In the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district are a collection of Hindu and Jain temples known as the Khajuraho Group of Monuments.
  • The Chandela dynasty constructed the majority of the Khajuraho temples between 885 and 1000 AD. 

The correct answer is Fatehpur Sikri.

• Akbar commissioned the construction of a white marble tomb for Shaikh Salim Chishti next to the majestic Friday mosque at Fatehpur Sikri.
• The Mosque is also known as Jama Masjid.
• The gateway to this tomb is known as Buland Darwaza (The door of victory).
• It was built in 1575 A.D. to commemorate Akbar's victory over Gujarat.
• Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture.

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• The city Fatehpur Sikri itself was founded as the capital of the Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar.
• It served this role from 1571 to 1585.
• Akbar abandoned it due to a campaign in Punjab and was later completely abandoned in 1610. 
• Fatehpur Sikri is currently a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh.

The correct answer is Shiva.

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• Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
• The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva.
• The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley.
• The Elephanta Caves are considered to be a contribution by the Kalachuris and the latest rules to contribute were the Rashtrakutas.

The correct answer is Sun Temple, Konark.

Key Points

• Konark Sun Temple (Konark Surya Mandir) is a 13th-century CE  Sun Temple at Konark about 35 kilometers northeast from Puri on the coastline of Odisha, India.
• The temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE.
• Dedicated to the Hindu Sun God Surya, what remains of the temple complex has the appearance of a 100-foot (30 m) high chariot with immense wheels and horses, all carved from stone. 
• It is a classic illustration of the Odisha style of Architecture or Kalinga Architecture.
• This temple was called the "Black Pagoda" in European sailor accounts as early as 1676 because it looked like a great tower that appeared black.
• Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1984, it remains a major pilgrimage site for Hindus, who gather here every year for the Chandrabhaga Mela around the month of February.
• Konark Sun Temple is depicted on the reverse side of the Indian currency note of Rs 10 to signify its importance to Indian cultural heritage.

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• Brihadishvara temple, also called Rajarajeswaram or Peruvudaiyār Kōvil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located on the South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
• The Shri Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu, in Puri in the state of Odisha on the eastern coast of India. The present temple was rebuilt from the 10th century onwards, on the site of an earlier temple, and begun by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva, first of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.
• Meenakshi Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Thirukamakottam Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva.
• Image of Sun Temple Konark:

​The correct answer is Hampi.

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• The Heritage site that has the Dravidian style of architecture is Hampi.
• Hampi also referred to as the Group of Monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Karnataka.
• The ruins at Hampi are a collection of heritage sites depicting the fine Dravidian style of art and architecture. 
• The Virupaksha Temple is the most important heritage monument on this site, which continues to be a very important religious center for the Hindus.
• The Dravida style of architecture is an architectural idiom that emerged in the southern part of the Indian subcontinent or South India,
• The temples under the Dravida style were constructed in five different shapes such as square-shaped, rectangular-shaped, major circular, circular, and octagonal-shaped.
• Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Koyil, is dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, It is one of the largest South Indian temples and the Chennakesava Temple in Belur, Hoysaleswara temple in Halebidu, and the Kesava Temple in Somanathapura, etc an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture.

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The Correct Answer is Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah.

Key Points

• Qutab-ud-din Aibak:
  • Qutab-ud-din Aibak was the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, ruled from 1206 to 1210 AD.
  • He constructed a Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque at Delhi and Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra at Ajmer.
  • He initiated the construction of Qutb Minar and was completed by Iltutmish.
  • He died in 1210 while playing Chaugan or Polo.
• Iltutmish (1211-1236):
  • He succeeded to the throne after Qutub-ud-din-Aibak.
  • He was the third ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, belonging to the Mamluk dynasty.
  • He constituted a corp of forty loyal slave Amirs known as Turkan-i-Chihalgani also called Chalisa.
  • He introduced the silver coin (tanka) and copper coin (Jittal).
  • He made Delhi the capital in place of Lahore. 
• Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah (1580-1612):
  • He was the fifth sultan of the Qutub Shahi dynasty of Golkonda
  • He founded the city of Hyderabad, in South-central India and built its architectural centerpiece, the Charminar. 
  • He founded the city of Hyderabad and named it as Bhagyanagar after his Hindu mistress Bhagamati.
  • The Charminar was built by him, in 1591 to commemorate the end of the plague in the city, in Indo Islamic style of architecture.

The correct answer is Narsimhadeva 1.

Key Points

• Sun Temple of Konark was built by King Narasimhadeva l of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya and is located 35 km northeast of Puri.
• The temple complex consists of a 100-foot high chariot with immense wheels and horses which is mainly in ruins.
• This temple complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984  for its architectural greatness and also for the sophistication and abundance of sculptural work.
• This temple also is known as the "Black Pagoda".
• Built-in the 13th century, the Konark temple was conceived as a gigantic chariot of the Sun God, with 12 pairs of exquisitely ornamented wheels pulled by seven horses.
• The temple is a perfect blend of Kalinga architecture, heritage, exotic beach, and salient natural beauty.
• It is protected under the National Framework of India by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act (1958) and its Rules (1959).

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The correct answer is Krishna I.

Important Points

• Kailashnatha Temple also known as Kailash Temple is a famous temple located in Ellora, Maharashtra.
• Its construction is generally attributed to the eighth-century Rashtrakuta king Krishna I (756 – 773).
• It is a Hindu temple in the Dravidian architectural style.
• It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its historical importance.

The correct answer is Pattadakal.

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• Pattadakal:
  • Pattadakal represents the high point of eclectic art as designated by UNESCO.
  • In the 7th and 8th centuries under the Chalukya dynasty, achieved a harmonious blend of architectural forms from northern and southern India.
  • An impressive series of nine Hindu temples and a Jain sanctuary can be seen there.
  • It is located on the west bank of the Mallaprabha River in Bagalkot district in Karnataka.
  • The Hindu temples are generally dedicated to Shiva, but elements of Vaishnavism and Shaktism theology and legends are also featured.

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• Three very closely located sites in the State of Karnataka provide a remarkable concentration of religious monuments dating from the great dynasty of the Chalukya (c. 543-757).
• The three capital cities are- Aihole (ancient Aryapura), Badami, and Pattadakal, the 'City of the Crown Rubies' (Pattada Kisuvolal).
• The Pattadakal was, moreover, for a brief time the third capital city of the Chalukya kingdom; at the time the Pallava occupied Badami (642-55).
• While Aihole is traditionally considered the 'laboratory' of Chalukya architecture, with such monuments as the Temple of Ladkhan (c. 450) which antedate the dynasty's political successes during the reign of King Pulakeshin I.

The correct answer is Aurangzeb.

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• Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) was built by Aurangzeb in 1659-60.
• Moti Masjid is located at the Red Fort Complex in New Delhi.
• It was made using white marble.

• Moti Masjid of Agra built by Shah Jahan. 

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List of Monuments built by Mughal emperors.

The correct answer is Ghora Katora.

Important Points

• Bihar CM Nitish Kumar unveiled a 70 ft tall statue of Lord Buddha at Rajgir in Nalanda district on November 25, 2018.
• The statue has been installed above a 16 m radius pedestal in the middle of the lake Ghora katora.
• It has been made from cubic foot pink stone.
• Ghora katora lake is a natural lake surrounded by five hills.
• No petrol and diesel vehicles are allowed to ply there.

• Aligarh Muslim University was established in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College.
• It was renamed in 1920 as the Aligarh Muslim University.
• It is located in the city of Aligarh and offers more than 300 courses in both modern and traditional branches of education.