Where was the Hindu College established in the year 1791?
Benaras
The Hindu College was established in the year **1791** in **Benaras (Varanasi)** by **Jonathan Duncan**, a British administrator.
It was founded to promote Sanskrit learning and became an important center for higher education in India.
Thus, the correct answer is **Option 1: Benaras**.
Important Questions from Historical Monuments
With reference to the history of Indian rockcut architecture, consider the following statements:
1. The cases at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut cases were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
- Which of the following materials has been mainly used for building the Jahangiri Mahal in Agra Fort?
- The Bagh caves, which contain Buddhist mural paintings, are located in which of the following states of India?
Ajanta Ellora Caves are situated near which of the following cities?
