Modern Indian Historical Figures

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).

General K.M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949 after independence, succeeding the last British incumbent.

Vice Admiral Ram Dass Katari was the first Indian to command the Indian Navy as Commander-in-Chief from 1958-1961. He succeeded the last British commander.

Navjot Singh Sidhu has been the Member of Parliament from the Amritsar constituency in Punjab. He is a former cricketer who transitioned to politics and represented Amritsar in the Lok Sabha. Harbhajan Singh, while also a cricketer from Punjab, has not been elected to Parliament from Amritsar.

Sher Shah Suri built the Grand Trunk Road in the 16th century to connect his empire from Bengal to Punjab. It was one of the most important trade routes and highways in medieval India.

Sher Shah Suri built the Grand Trunk Road in the 16th century to connect his empire from Bengal to Punjab. It was one of the most important trade routes and highways in medieval India.

Geoff Boycott, the legendary English opener and commentator, bestowed the title "Prince of Calcutta" upon Sourav Ganguly. Boycott was impressed by Sourav's elegant batting style and his close association with Kolkata (home of the Eden Gardens). The nickname reflected Boycott's admiration for Sourav's prince-like demeanor and charismatic leadership on and off the field.

India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the British architect who designed much of New Delhi. It was built in 1931 as a war memorial to honor Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. The foundation stone was laid by the Duke of Connaught.

Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan dynasty won the Kalinga War (261 BCE) but was so horrified by the bloodshed and destruction that he renounced war and adopted Buddhism. He then embraced the policy of Dhamma and non-violence, becoming one of history's most famous examples of a ruler converting to pacifism after witnessing the horrors of conquest.

C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor-General of India, serving from 1948-1950 after independence. Lord Mountbatten was the last British Viceroy, General Auchinleck was a military commander, and Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister. The position of Governor-General existed until India became a Republic in 1950.

In the Ramayana, Indrajeet (Meghnad) had a boon that he could only be killed by someone who had not slept for 14 years, had not married, and had not known defeat. Lakshmana uniquely fulfilled all these conditions, making him the only one capable of defeating Indrajeet.

In the movie 'The Angrez' (2006), Ismail Bhai's gang specifically targets Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who visit Hyderabad. The film's comedy revolves around their attempts to exploit NRIs, making this the correct answer. Australians, general foreigners, and non-Hyderabadi Indians are not the specific targets of their schemes.

Lala Lajpat Rai died in 1928 after being severely injured during a protest demonstration against the Simon Commission in Lahore. The police lathi-charge on the protesters caused his injuries, and he died shortly after, making him a martyr in India's independence struggle.

Sir Cyril Radcliffe headed the Boundary Commissions in 1947 that drew the Radcliffe Line separating India and Pakistan. The border was named after him. Durand (B) created the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, and McMahon (C) defined the India-China border.