How many World Heritage Sites are acknowledged in India? [#2196]

As of July 2024, India boasts 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcasing its rich cultural and natural heritage.

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As of July 2024, India boasts 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcasing its rich cultural and natural heritage.

Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first Indian to become the President of the Indian National Congress in 1885.

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Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first Indian to become the President of the Indian National Congress in 1885.

Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.

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Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.

Amartya Sen is the only Indian economist to win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, which he received in 1998. Sen is known for his work on welfare economics, social choice theory, and development economics. He is also known for his interest in the problems of society's poorest members and his work on the causes of famine.

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Amartya Sen is the only Indian economist to win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, which he received in 1998. Sen is known for his work on welfare economics, social choice theory, and development economics. He is also known for his interest in the problems of society's poorest members and his work on the causes of famine.

In 1001AD when Mohmud of Ghazni invaded India for the purpose of loot. He was attacked by the Hindu Shahi army of Jaypala, near Peshawar. Jayapala got defeated in the battle.

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In 1001AD when Mohmud of Ghazni invaded India for the purpose of loot. He was attacked by the Hindu Shahi army of Jaypala, near Peshawar. Jayapala got defeated in the battle.

Manipur is often referred to as the "Jewel of India" due to its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and unique geography. It is known for its picturesque landscapes, diverse tribes, vibrant festivals, and the famous Loktak Lake.

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Manipur is often referred to as the "Jewel of India" due to its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and unique geography. It is known for its picturesque landscapes, diverse tribes, vibrant festivals, and the famous Loktak Lake.

Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah, a high-ranking position in the Ahom administration, during the reign of King Pramatta Singha.

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Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah, a high-ranking position in the Ahom administration, during the reign of King Pramatta Singha.

Bagyidaw was the king of Burma from 1819 to 1837, during which time he ordered the annexation of Assam in 1821. However, the Burmese general held the real authority, despite placing Jogeswar Singha on the Ahom kingdom's throne in November 1821. Jogeswar Singha ruled until 1824. Jogeswar Singha was the brother of Hemo Aideo, who was married to Burmese King Bodawpaya.

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Bagyidaw was the king of Burma from 1819 to 1837, during which time he ordered the annexation of Assam in 1821. However, the Burmese general held the real authority, despite placing Jogeswar Singha on the Ahom kingdom's throne in November 1821. Jogeswar Singha ruled until 1824. Jogeswar Singha was the brother of Hemo Aideo, who was married to Burmese King Bodawpaya.

The oldest oil field in India is Digboi, Assam. The first well at Digboi was dug in September 1889 and completed in November 1890. The Digboi Refinery was commissioned in 1901 and is one of the oldest operating refineries in the world. As of 2003, the Digboi refinery had a capacity of about 0.65 million tonnes per year.

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The oldest oil field in India is Digboi, Assam. The first well at Digboi was dug in September 1889 and completed in November 1890. The Digboi Refinery was commissioned in 1901 and is one of the oldest operating refineries in the world. As of 2003, the Digboi refinery had a capacity of about 0.65 million tonnes per year.

Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana, India, is the largest known Harappan site in the Indian subcontinent. It is renowned for its size, extensive excavations, and significant findings about the Indus Valley Civilization. The site covers 350 hectares.

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Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana, India, is the largest known Harappan site in the Indian subcontinent. It is renowned for its size, extensive excavations, and significant findings about the Indus Valley Civilization. The site covers 350 hectares.

Jadav Payeng Jadav "Molai" Payeng (born 31 October 1959) is an environmental activist and forestry worker from Majuli, popularly known as the Forest Man of India. Over the course of several decades, he has planted and tended trees on a sandbar of the river Brahmaputra turning it into a forest reserve. The forest, called Molai forest after him, is located near Kokilamukh of Jorhat, Assam, India and encompasses an area of about 1,360 acres / 550 hectares. In 2015, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He was born in the indigenous Mising tribe of Assam. Jadav Payeng was honoured at a public function arranged by the School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University on 22 April 2012 for his achievement. He shared his experience of creating a forest in an interactive session, where Magsaysay Award winner Rajendra Singh and JNU vice-chancellor Sudhir Kumar Sopory were present. Sopory named Jadav Payeng as the "Forest Man of India". In the month of October 2013, he was honoured at the Indian Institute of Forest Management during their annual event Coalescence. In 2015, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He received honorary doctorate degree from Assam Agricultural University and Kaziranga University for his contributions.

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Jadav Payeng Jadav "Molai" Payeng (born 31 October 1959) is an environmental activist and forestry worker from Majuli, popularly known as the Forest Man of India. Over the course of several decades, he has planted and tended trees on a sandbar of the river Brahmaputra turning it into a forest reserve. The forest, called Molai forest after him, is located near Kokilamukh of Jorhat, Assam, India and encompasses an area of about 1,360 acres / 550 hectares. In 2015, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He was born in the indigenous Mising tribe of Assam. Jadav Payeng was honoured at a public function arranged by the School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University on 22 April 2012 for his achievement. He shared his experience of creating a forest in an interactive session, where Magsaysay Award winner Rajendra Singh and JNU vice-chancellor Sudhir Kumar Sopory were present. Sopory named Jadav Payeng as the "Forest Man of India". In the month of October 2013, he was honoured at the Indian Institute of Forest Management during their annual event Coalescence. In 2015, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He received honorary doctorate degree from Assam Agricultural University and Kaziranga University for his contributions.