Delhi Monuments and Landmarks

John Ruskin wrote "Unto This Last" in 1860, a critique of classical economics that Gandhi discovered in 1904. The book's emphasis on social justice and the dignity of labor profoundly influenced Gandhi's economic and social philosophy.

Humayun's Tomb is a World Heritage Site built for Mughal Emperor Humayun. It was commissioned by his widow Bega Begum. Akbar's tomb is in Sikandra, Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal, and Prithviraj was not a Mughal emperor.

Purana Qila (Old Fort) is the correct answer. It is the oldest fort in Delhi built by Sher Shah Suri. Red Fort (Lal Qila) is a different Mughal-era fort, and Blue Fort and New Fort are not real names for Delhi monuments.

Indira Gandhi International Airport was originally called Palam Airport before being renamed and expanded. It was never called Mahatma Gandhi Airport, Rudyard Kipling Airport, or Jawaharlal Nehru Airport (which is in Mumbai).

Raj Ghat is the memorial marking Mahatma Gandhi's cremation site. Vijay Ghat is for Lal Bahadur Shastri, Shakti Sthal for Indira Gandhi, and Ekta Sthal for other leaders.

Vijay Chowk is the plaza where Beating the Retreat ceremony takes place, facing Rashtrapati Bhavan. Rajpath leads to India Gate, Connaught Place is a commercial center, and Raisina Hill houses government buildings.

Qutub Minar was started by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1193 and completed by Iltutmish. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal, Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri, and Jahangir built gardens and tombs but not Qutub Minar.

Shahjahanabad, now known as Old Delhi, was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century and is recognized as the seventh city of Delhi. It served as the capital of the Mughal Empire and contains landmarks like the Red Fort and Jama Masjid.

The Iron Pillar, dating to the Gupta period (4th century CE), stands in the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque complex and is remarkable for its rust-resistant composition. This 7-meter tall pillar has fascinated scientists and historians for over a millennium due to its exceptional corrosion resistance.

The Red Fort, commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1638 and completed in 1648, stands as the final major fortification erected in Delhi's historical landscape. It served as the primary residence for Mughal emperors until 1857, representing the apex of Mughal architectural achievement in the city.

India Gate, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931, stands as Delhi's prominent war memorial honoring over 70,000 Indian soldiers who perished in World War I. The Amar Jawan Jyoti was later added beneath its arch in 1971 to pay tribute to soldiers who fell in the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

Qutub Minar, soaring to 72.5 meters, stands as the world's tallest individual brick minaret and has held this distinction for over 800 years since construction began in 1193. The five-story tapered tower was commissioned by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed by Iltutmish, showcasing Indo-Islamic architectural excellence.

Teen Murti Bhavan, Nehru's residence from 1948 until his death in 1964, now operates as the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, preserving his legacy and personal effects. The complex includes a museum dedicated to his life and work alongside an extensive research library focusing on modern Indian history.