Indian Heritage and Monuments

This is a duplicate question of 55500. Jantar Mantar observatories were built by Maharaja Jai Singh II at five locations: Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, and Mathura. There is no Jantar Mantar in Agra. Therefore, Option D (Agra) is the correct answer to the question asking where Jantar Mantar is NOT present. The other three options (Varanasi, Mathura, Ujjain) all have functioning Jantar Mantar observatories.

The Bhangarh Fort, located in Rajasthan, India, is widely regarded as one of the most haunted places in the world. The Archaeological Survey of India has posted warnings prohibiting entry between sunset and sunrise, with specific mentions of staying away after 6 PM. This makes option D (India) correct.

The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Yamuna River. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, it's one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Edwin Lutyens was the chief architect who designed New Delhi with Herbert Baker. The other names are architects from different countries and eras (Mateus Fernandes: Portugal, Jon Jerde: USA, Vicente Guallart: Spain).

Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is known as the 'City of Palaces' because of its numerous grand colonial-era buildings and palaces built during British rule. The city features impressive Indo-Saracenic architecture including Victoria Memorial, Marble Palace, and various rajbaris (merchant mansions) that reflect its status as the capital of British India and the wealth of its Bengali elite during the colonial period.

Taj Mahal is located in Agra, which is in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Ajanta and Ellora caves are located in Maharashtra. Ajanta caves are known for Buddhist art and paintings, while Ellora caves feature Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain temples.

Mahabodhi Temple is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. This UNESCO World Heritage Site marks the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

Konark Sun Temple is located in Odisha (formerly Orissa). This 13th-century temple is designed as a colossal chariot with wheels, dedicated to the Sun God Surya.

The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, is located in Amritsar, Punjab. It is the holiest gurdwara and the most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism. The temple is not in Haryana, Kashmir, or Rajasthan - these are common geographic distractors for questions about Indian religious sites.

Both Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple are historic Hindu temples located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Kapaleeshwarar is dedicated to Lord Shiva, while Parthasarathy is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Coimbatore, Rameshwaram, and Erode do not have both these famous temples.

The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is a mausoleum that houses her tomb and stands as a symbol of eternal love.

Chennai Pattinam was named after Damarla Chennaipa Nayaka, a Vijayanagara ruler who controlled the area in the 17th century. The Chenna Kesava Perumal Temple also contributed to the naming, as 'Chenna' in Tamil relates to the face of the deity. Both the historical figure (Chennaiappa Naicker) and the temple are valid origins of the name.