Indian history
This mountain range, located in northern India, forms the natural border between India and China.
This ancient fort in Delhi was the residence of Mughal emperors.
What is the Red Fort?
This 2007 Bollywood film, stars Shah Rukh Khan as a disgraced former hockey player who becomes the coach of the Indian women's national hockey team and leads them to the World Cup final.
What is Chak De! India?
This popular Indian snack consists of small fried dough balls filled with a mixture of potatoes and chickpeas, often served with chutneys.
What is pani puri (or golgappa)?
This Hindu epic narrates the life and adventures of the hero Rama, focusing on his battle to rescue his wife Sita.
What is the Ramayana?
This dynasty ruled South India and is famous for its contributions to Dravidian architecture, especially the Brihadeeswarar Temple.
What is the Chola dynasty?
This temple in Ujjain is one of the four sites of the Kumbh Mela.
What is the Mahakaleshwar Temple?
This Bollywood legend starred in Mughal-e-Azam and is known for her mesmerizing dance numbers like 'Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya'.
Who is Madhubala?
This thick, yogurt-based curry is a staple in Gujarati cuisine, typically made with besan (gram flour), and features a sweet and sour flavor profile.
What is kadhi?
This blind king is the father of the Kauravas and ruled Hastinapura.
Who is Dhritarashtra?
This early Indus Valley civilization site is known for its advanced urban planning and sophisticated drainage systems, and is located in modern-day Pakistan.
What is Mohenjo-Daro?
This temple in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its grand architecture.
What is the Brihadeeswarar Temple?
This acclaimed 2001 film, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, was set during the first Indian rebellion of 1857 and starred Aamir Khan as the lead character.
What is Lagaan?
This spicy, tangy snack from the streets of Mumbai consists of a mix of puffed rice, sev, potatoes, and chutneys.
What is bhel/ bhelpuri?
The divine architect of the gods, this being is often depicted as the creator of palaces and cities in both the Devaloka and the mortal world.
Who is Vishvakarma?
This famous Indian playwright authored "Shakuntala," a classical Sanskrit play.
Who is Kalidasa?
This complex of ancient rock-cut temples near the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra is known for its Buddhist caves.
What are the Ellora Caves?
This line, "Mogambo khush hua," from the 1987 film Mr. India is one of the most famous villainous dialogues in Bollywood history.
Who is Amrish Puri?
This rare, expensive spice is often used in Indian desserts, such as gulab jamun and kheer, and is known for its distinctive aroma and red color.
What is saffron?
This man built an ark to survive a great flood that God sent to destroy the earth.
Who is Noah?
This famous battle, fought in 1526 between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India.
What is the Battle of Panipat (1526)?
Located in the Thar Desert, this city is known for its fort, palaces, and the "Golden City" nickname due to the color of its sandstone structures.
What is Jaisalmer?
The line "Babumoshai, Zindagi Badi Honi Chahiye, Lambi Nahin" delivered in Anand, became one of the most iconic philosophical lines in Hindi cinema.
Who is Rajesh Khanna?
This tropical fruit-based beverage, often served with meals, is made from mangoes and is very popular in Maharashtra during the summer months.
What is aamras?
This man was the first human created by God.
Who is Adam?