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Gandhi arrived in South Africa (Durban, not Cape Town, though the option assumes South Africa) in 1893 to work on a legal case. He remained in South Africa for 21 years (1893-1914) before returning to India. 1887 is too early (he was still in India/England), 1890 is incorrect, and 1898 is too late (he was already active in South Africa by then).

Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) holds the record for most 10-wicket hauls in Test cricket with 22 instances, significantly ahead of Shane Warne (10), Glenn McGrath (7), and Anil Kumble (8). Muralitharan's superior bowling average and wicket-taking ability contributed to this record. The question is correctly answered.

This question is incomplete and potentially ambiguous. Rahul Dravid holds the record for most catches in Test cricket (210 catches). However, the question doesn't specify the format. Jacques Kallis has more overall catches across all formats, and Mark Waugh was also an exceptional fielder. The context matters significantly for this question.

The Forbidden City in Beijing (then called Peking in English) was the imperial palace from the Ming dynasty (1420s) through the Qing dynasty (until 1912). The term 'Forbidden City' refers to how entry was restricted without emperor's permission. Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Honolulu were never capitals of Chinese dynasties. 'Peking' was the standard Western name for Beijing until the 1970s.

Hermes (Mercury in Roman mythology) is the clever messenger of the gods who governs sleep, dreams, and fortune. He is depicted with winged sandals (talaria) and a winged helmet (petasos), carrying the caduceus staff.

Steve Waugh made his ODI debut against New Zealand in 1986. This was the beginning of a distinguished international career that spanned 18 years. The match was part of a New Zealand tour of Australia, where Waugh began establishing himself as a key player. His debut against India, Pakistan, or England occurred later in his career.

The Manipur (navel) chakra is considered the center of ego, personal power, and will in yogic philosophy. It's located at the navel region and is associated with confidence, self-esteem, and the sense of personal identity. The Anahat chakra relates to love, Muladhar to survival, and Vishuddhi to communication.

The 2007 Wimbledon men's singles final between Federer and Nadal featured rain interruptions, though their 2008 final is more famous for being suspended for darkness. The 2007 match went to five sets with rain delays, making it memorable. Federer won both the 2006 and 2007 finals, while Nadal won in 2008.

Amélie Mauresmo defeated Justine Henin-Hardenne in the 2006 Wimbledon women's singles final. The match ended dramatically when Henin-Hardenne retired due to an abdominal injury while trailing 2-6, 5-7. This was Mauresmo's first Wimbledon title, making her the first Frenchwoman to win Wimbledon since Suzanne Lenglen in 1925.