Often called the "Nightingale of India" for her contributions to India's freedom struggle through poetry and music
Sarojini Naidu
Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit playfully fight over a hidden pair of footwear in this famous wedding track from Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!
Joote De Do, Paise Le Lo
This popular deep-fried, triangular pastry is typically filled with a savory mixture of spiced mashed potatoes and green peas.
Samosa
She's the goddess of wealth, often depicted sitting or standing on a lotus, and if you want prosperity, you'd better invite her into your home!
Goddess Lakshmi
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This warrior used guerrilla warfare and hit-and-run tactics with such success that he was feared by the Mughals
Shivaji Maharaj
You will likely attempt the iconic hook step on top of a moving train while listening to this famous A.R. Rahman track from the movie Dil Se..
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Chaiyya Chaiyya
This soft, leavened Indian flatbread is traditionally baked by slapping the tear-shaped dough directly onto the intensely hot clay walls of a tandoor oven.
Naan
The Mahabharata war was fought on this sacred land, which is now a famous pilgrimage site in India.
Kurukshetra
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Sooraj Hua Madham, Chaand Jalne Laga
During their presidency, they were affectionally called as the People's President
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Sun by Kishore Kumar for the 1978 film Don, this catchy tune explains the mood-lifting benefits of chewing a particular betel leaf from Varnasi.
Khaike Paan Banaras Wala
A beloved staple of South Indian cuisine, this massive, paper-thin crispy crepe is made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils and is often served with sambar and coconut chutney.
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This demon king of Lanka is traditionally depicted with ten heads, representing his immense knowledge of the six shastras and four vedas.
Ravana
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This king expanded the empire to its greatest extent, even sending an expedition to Southeast Asia, spreading Indian culture
Rajendra Chola I
In this catchy 1995 wedding track, Kajol dances in a green outfit while telling her friends to get their henna ready for marriage.
Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna
Often referred to as the "Bombay burger," this iconic street food consists of a deep-fried spiced potato dumpling placed inside a soft bread bun, usually accompanied by spicy garlic chutney.
Vada pav
This martial art from Kerala, which means "empty-handed combat," has become synonymous with Kerala's cultural identity.
Kalaripayattu
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He famously gave the slogan "Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom" to motivate his troops.
Subhash Chandra Bose
Raveena Tandon famously danced in a yellow sari in the pouring rain to this steamy 1994 track from the movie Mohra.
Tip Tip Barsa Paani
These popular, melt-in-your-mouth deep-fried dough balls are traditionally made from milk solids (khoya) and served soaking in a sticky, warm sugar syrup flavored with cardamom and rose water.
Gulab Jamun
The great Sanksrit epic Mahabharata centers on the bitter, world-ending rivalry between the five Pandava brothers and these 100 cousins.
Kauravas
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Dangal