Bollywood
This Bollywood actor is known as the “King of Bollywood.”
Shah Rukh Khan
This is the most commonly served flatbread in Indian meals
roti
This is the longest river in India.
Ganga (Ganges)
This festival celebrates the victory of good over evil with lights and decorations.
Diwali
This emperor built the Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan
This film was India’s first to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Mother India
This dish is made by marinating chicken in yogurt and spices before roasting.
tandoori chicken
This river is considered the lifeline of Gujarat and Rajasthan
Narmada River
This festival is known as the “Festival of Colors.”
Holi
This event in 1947 marked the end of British rule in India
India’s Independence
This movie holds the record for the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide.
Dangal
This South Indian breakfast dish is made from fermented rice and lentils
dosa
This river is known as “Dakshina Ganga” (Ganges of the South)
the Godavari River
This festival marks the harvest season in Punjab
Baisakhi
This leader is known as the “Iron Man of India”
This director is known for the Mughal-e-Azam masterpiece.
K. Asif
This popular Indian dessert is made of deep-fried dough soaked in sugar syrup.
gulab jamun
The city of Varanasi is located on the banks of this river.
Ganga (Ganges)
This 10-day festival honors Lord Ganesha and is celebrated primarily in Maharashtra.
Ganesh Chaturthi
This battle in 1757 marked the beginning of British dominance in India.
Battle of Plassey
This Indian film was the first to win the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival
Pather Panchali
This dish is also known as “butter chicken."
murgh makhani
This river originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh
Narmada River
This festival involves a pilgrimage to Sabarimala in Kerala.
Makara Sankranti
Oldest active/operational Indian University
Nalanda University, establsihed in 5th Century CE.