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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Explanation

The Ochterlony Monument was renamed 'Shaheed Minar' (Martyr's Tower) after India's independence to honor the freedom fighters. It is located in Kolkata and was originally built to commemorate Sir David Ochterlony's victory in the Anglo-Nepalese War. Qutub Minar and Char Minar are entirely different monuments in Delhi and Hyderabad respectively, while 'Victory Tower' is not its actual renamed name.

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