Indian History: Death Anniversaries & Historical Places

The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), the holiest gurdwara and most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism, is located in Amritsar, Punjab. It was founded in 1577 by Guru Ram Das. Konark (Orissa) houses the Sun Temple, while Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh have different famous temples.

The Sun Temple at Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Konark, Orissa (Odisha). Built in the 13th century, it's designed as a colossal chariot with wheels and horses. Goa, Pondicherry, and Gujarat do not house this famous Sun Temple.

Lingraj Temple, one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, is dedicated to Lord Shiva as 'Lingraj' (King of Lingas). It's located in Orissa (Odisha) and represents the Kalinga style of temple architecture. Goa, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir are incorrect.

Lal Bahadur Shastri, India's second Prime Minister, passed away on January 11, 1966, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, shortly after signing the Tashkent Agreement with Pakistan. His death anniversary is observed annually on this date. January 12, 13, and 15 are incorrect dates.

Maharana Pratap, the legendary Rajput ruler of Mewar, died on January 19, 1597, following a hunting accident. His death anniversary is observed on January 19 each year. January 12, February 2, and December 6 are incorrect dates.

Ras Behari Bose, a key figure in India's independence movement and organizer of the Indian National Army, passed away on January 21, 1945, in Japan. January 15, 19, and 11 are incorrect - these are death anniversaries of other leaders (Lal Bahadur Shastri and Maharana Pratap).

Veer Savarkar, a prominent independence activist and Hindutva ideologue, passed away on February 26, 1966, in Mumbai. His death anniversary is observed on February 26. February 11, 12, and 19 are incorrect dates for his death.

Chandra Shekhar Azad died on 27 February 1931 at Alfred Park in Allahabad after a shootout with British police. He famously proclaimed 'Azad' (free) would always remain free and chose death over capture. 25 February is close but incorrect, 26 February is a common confusion with other events.

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948 by Nathuram Godse at Birla House in New Delhi. This day is observed as Martyr's Day in India. 12 January is actually his birth date, 15 January is Army Day, and 11 January has no direct connection.

Deen Dayal Upadhyay was found dead on 11 February 1968 at Mughalsarai railway station under mysterious circumstances. He was a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and philosopher of Integral Humanism. 15 February is often confused with other events, while 27 February is Chandra Shekhar Azad's death anniversary.

Lala Hardayal died on 4 March 1939 in Philadelphia, USA. He was a prominent Indian nationalist and founder of the Ghadar Party which aimed to overthrow British rule from abroad. 5 March is close but incorrect, 19 March is unrelated, and 28 March has no historical significance to him.

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru were executed on 23 March 1931 at Central Jail in Lahore (now in Pakistan). They were convicted in the Saunders case and became martyrs of the Indian independence movement. 17 and 18 March are too early, while 25 March is incorrect.

Rabindranath Tagore died on 7 August 1941 at Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata. He was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (1913) and composed India's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'. 20 August and other dates are incorrect.

Indira Gandhi was assassinated on 31 October 1984 by her bodyguards Satwant Singh and Beant Singh at her residence in New Delhi. This led to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. 23 and 25 March are associated with Bhagat Singh and other events, while 30 October is the day before.

Lala Lajpat Rai died on 17 November 1928 from injuries sustained during a lathi charge by British police led by Superintendent James Scott. He was part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio and his death led to the assassination of Scott by Bhagat Singh and associates. 15 and 16 November are close but incorrect.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar died on 6 December 1956 at his home in Delhi. He was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and champion of social justice, also known as Babasaheb. 7 December is close but incorrect, while 4 and 5 December have no connection.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel died on 15 December 1950 in Mumbai. He was India's first Home Minister and is known as the 'Iron Man of India' for integrating princely states. 4, 5, and 6 December are close dates associated with Ambedkar but incorrect for Patel.

Sri Aurobindo (Arvind Ghosh) died on 5 December 1950 in Pondicherry. He was a philosopher, yogi, and nationalist who later founded the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. 28 December is close but incorrect, 29 December has no significance, and 15 December is Sardar Patel's death anniversary.

Shanti Niketan, also known as Visva-Bharati University, was founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 as an educational institution blending traditional Indian learning with modern concepts. It became a center for art, culture, and learning. Shahjahan, Sikander Lodhi, and Vinoba Bhave are not associated with this institution.

Sabarmati Ashram, also known as Gandhi Ashram, was established by Mahatma Gandhi in 1917 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It served as his residence and was a center for India's freedom movement, especially the Salt Satyagraha. Vinoba Bhave was a follower, not the founder.