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Quiz: If you wanted to see Victoria Memorial, which city would you have to visit? Say something about it.
Asked by majnu majnu,
18 Sep '08 11:39 am
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Kolkata. Victoria Memorial, or VM as called by the locals, is located in the heart of the city and is a memorial of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom who also carried the title of Empress of India. It currently serves as a museum and is a major tourist attraction.
Answered by Manisha Mehra, 18 Sep '08 11:40 am
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Calcutta.
On the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901, Lord Curzon, who was then Viceroy of India, placed before the public the question of setting up a fitting memorial to the Queen. He suggested that the most suitable memorial would be a "stately", spacious, monumental and grand building surrounded by an exquisite garden.This was to be a historical museum where people could see before them pictures and statues of men who played a prominent part in the history of this country and develop a pride in their past.The princes and people of India responded generously to his appeal for funds and the total cost of construction of this monument amounting to one crore, five lakhs of rupees, was entirely derived from their voluntary subscriptions.Sir William Emerson, President of the British Institute of Architects, designed and drew up the plan of this building, while the work of construction was entrusted to Messrs. Martin & Co. of Calcutta. Vincent J. Esch was the superint ...more
Answered by Ashok kumar, 18 Sep '08 11:42 am
On the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901, Lord Curzon, who was then Viceroy of India, placed before the public the question of setting up a fitting memorial to the Queen. He suggested that the most suitable memorial would be a "stately", spacious, monumental and grand building surrounded by an exquisite garden.This was to be a historical museum where people could see before them pictures and statues of men who played a prominent part in the history of this country and develop a pride in their past.The princes and people of India responded generously to his appeal for funds and the total cost of construction of this monument amounting to one crore, five lakhs of rupees, was entirely derived from their voluntary subscriptions.Sir William Emerson, President of the British Institute of Architects, designed and drew up the plan of this building, while the work of construction was entrusted to Messrs. Martin & Co. of Calcutta. Vincent J. Esch was the superint ...more
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Kolkatta. Its a mueseum and a majortourist attraction
Answered by Lakshmi Rajesh, 18 Sep '08 11:41 am
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