Multiple choice general knowledge history

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 built in 1848 to commemorate Sir David Ochterlony's victory in the Anglo-Nepal War. After India's independence, it was renamed Shaheed Minar (Martyr's Tower) in 1969 to honor Indian freedom fighters. It's located in Kolkata.