Multiple choice general knowledge

The Ochterlony Monument was built in 1848 by Sir David Ochterlony to commemorate his victory in the Nepal War (1814 – 1816). What was it renamed as after India achieved independence?

  1. Victory Tower

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Shaheed Minar

  4. Char Minar
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The Ochterlony Monument, built in 1848 to commemorate Sir David Ochterlony's victory in the Anglo-Nepal War, was renamed Shaheed Minar (Martyr's Tower) after India's independence. It stands in Kolkata and was rededicated to honor Indian freedom fighters. The other options are famous monuments but not related to Ochterlony: Qutub Minar and Char Minar are medieval towers, while Victory Tower is a generic name.

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