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and flattened at the top. It shows the glimpses of Buddhism that was at its peak
in those days.

Let’s Answer

1. What is written on the walls of the Qutub Minar?
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2. Why is Mahabodhi Temple famous?
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Golden Temple

The Golden Temple is very famous
religious place of the Sikhs. It is
situated at Amritsar . It is the main
gurudwara for the Sikhs of the whole

world.

There are many more historical
monuments in India that have also
similar importance. The Hawa Mahal of
Jaipur, the Lotus Temple of Delhi, the

Gateway of India, the Birla Mandir, etc.

Care and Preservation of Historical Monuments
Historical monuments are real testimony to the history of our country. They
must be protected and preserved for our coming generations. This is our duty to

take proper care of these historical monuments.

1. Do not write anything on the walls.
2. Do not throw garbage anywhere while visiting them.

3. Keep these monuments neat and clean.

4. Do not remove stones or bricks from them.

5. Do not allow birds or animals to make their home in such buildings.

6. Be careful about antisocial elements who may damage them.

KEY

Grave : It is a place where a dead person is buried.
Heritage : The traditions, qualities and culture of a country that have existed for a long time and
that have great importance for the country.

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