Indian Heritage and Monuments

Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia was married to Maharaja Jivajirao Scindia, the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Gwalior. After his death, she became the Rajmata (queen mother) of Gwalior.

The Rameshwaram Temple in Tamil Nadu has the longest corridor in India, measuring approximately 1,220 meters (4,003 feet) in length. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines.

The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower in Mumbai was indeed completed at a significant cost. While I cannot independently verify the exact figure from historical records, the question structure is coherent and one of these amounts is historically documented.

Pootu (pudukottai area) is famous in Dindigul district. Among the given options, Dindigul is the correct location associated with Pootu.

Madurai is famously known as the "Temple City" due to its numerous historic temples, most notably the Meenakshi Amman Temple. It has been a major religious and cultural center for centuries.

Jaipur is called the City of Forts because of its numerous historic forts including Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, and others. These forts showcase Rajput architecture and are major tourist attractions. Fatehpur, Delhi, and Agra have forts but aren't known specifically by this nickname.

Paltan Bazar is one of the oldest and most famous markets in Dehradun, dating back to colonial times. It serves as a major commercial hub. Connaught Place (misspelled as Canaught) is in New Delhi, while Bada Bazaar and Kamla Nagar are generic market names not specifically associated with Dehradun.

Alai Darwaza, built in 1311 by Alauddin Khilji, is considered the first true dome in Indian architecture. It introduced proper Islamic dome construction techniques to India, unlike Char Minar (1591) or Taj Mahal (1632-1653).

Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the largest religious monument/temple in the world by land area (401 acres). Originally Hindu, it's now Buddhist. The Golden Temple, Brihadeeswarar Temple, and the possibly misspelled 'Ho shu temple' are all smaller.

The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on the southern bank of the Yamuna River. It was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632. Agra is approximately 200 km south of Delhi and is a major tourist destination specifically because of the Taj Mahal and other Mughal-era monuments.

Kandhar Fort in Nanded district, Maharashtra was built by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III in the 10th century. The fort served as a strategic military outpost. Soan, Agra, and Chunar forts have different historical origins and builders.

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is located in Trimbak, Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva and sits near the origin of the Godavari River. Bhimashankar is in Pune district, while Omkareshwar and other Jyotirlingas are in different states.

Begunkodor railway station in West Bengal was reportedly haunted and remained closed for over 40 years until 2009. The station was abandoned due to rumors of paranormal activity, making it a fascinating story in Indian railway history.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) in Mumbai is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its Victorian-Gothic architectural style. It's one of the busiest railway stations in India and a stunning example of colonial-era railway architecture.