Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Sahid Minar is also known as

  1. Monuments Of Hampi

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Octorloney Monument

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Sahid Minar, located in Kolkata, was originally built as the Octorloney Monument in 1828 to commemorate Sir David Octorloney's victory in the Nepal War. It was later renamed Sahid Minar (Martyrs' Tower) to honor Indian freedom fighters. The monument stands 48 meters tall and is a prominent landmark in the city.

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