Indian Architecture and Urban Art: Major Monuments
Test your knowledge on the major monuments of Indian architecture and urban art.
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?
- Taj Mahal
- Qutub Minar
- Red Fort
- Victoria Memorial
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. In which city is the Taj Mahal located?
- Agra
- Delhi
- Jaipur
- Mumbai
The Qutub Minar is a minaret and victory tower located in Delhi, India. It was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the first Sultan of Delhi. What is the height of the Qutub Minar?
- 73 meters
- 110 meters
- 150 meters
- 185 meters
The Red Fort is a historical fort in Delhi, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. What is the area of the Red Fort?
- 254 acres
- 354 acres
- 454 acres
- 554 acres
The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building in Kolkata, India. It was built in memory of Queen Victoria, the Empress of India from 1876 to 1901. What is the height of the Victoria Memorial?
- 56 meters
- 66 meters
- 76 meters
- 86 meters
The Gateway of India is a large basalt-made monument in Mumbai, India. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. What is the height of the Gateway of India?
- 26 meters
- 36 meters
- 46 meters
- 56 meters
The Charminar is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, India. It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, in 1591. How many minarets does the Charminar have?
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8
The Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. What is the height of the Hawa Mahal?
- 50 meters
- 60 meters
- 70 meters
- 80 meters
The Mysore Palace is a historical palace in Mysore, India. It was built by the Wodeyars, the rulers of Mysore, in the 14th century. What is the area of the Mysore Palace?
- 186,000 square feet
- 286,000 square feet
- 386,000 square feet
- 486,000 square feet
The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Sun temple at Konark in the state of Odisha, India. What is the height of the Konark Sun Temple?
- 65 meters
- 75 meters
- 85 meters
- 95 meters
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. They were built by the Chandela dynasty between 950 and 1050 CE. How many temples are there in the Khajuraho Group of Monuments?
- 22
- 32
- 42
- 52
The Ajanta Caves are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. They were built by Buddhist monks between the 2nd century BCE and the 6th century CE. How many caves are there in the Ajanta Caves?
- 26
- 36
- 46
- 56
The Ellora Caves are 34 rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain cave temples located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. They were built between the 6th and 10th centuries CE. How many caves are there in the Ellora Caves?
- 16
- 26
- 36
- 46
The Elephanta Caves are a complex of cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are located on Elephanta Island, in Mumbai Harbour, India. How many caves are there in the Elephanta Caves?
- 5
- 7
- 9
- 11
The Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist stupa located in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India. It was built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. What is the height of the Sanchi Stupa?
- 16 meters
- 26 meters
- 36 meters
- 46 meters