"India and the World : A History in Nine Stories" #4

This is a bronze sculpture that depicts the one who is ‘ Strong- Armed’ . He is the second son of Rishabh- the first Jain Tirthankara. Who is he ?

This sculpture from the Gandhara School depicts the Buddha who will succeed Gautama - the Buddha yet to come. Name this Bodhisatva.

This calligraphed Persian inscription refers to the many names of Allah and comes from the ' Quwwat-ul-Islam' Mosque. Where is this mosque located?

This is a sculpture of a royal barge known as 'Madhyamandira' - one with a cabin at the centre. Which current Indian state does this piece come from?

This cooking pot is more than a thousand years old was found in Siraf in Iran. However , this is not an Iranian cooking pot. Can you guess the region of its origin?

With which Indian Freedom Fighter is the spinning wheel or the charkha most closely related ? (Hint : It symbolizes self-rule and non-violence)

This sculpture depicts a Nayaka King from Madurai ( AD 1650 ). Which present day state of India would you find the temple city of Madurai in ?

This gold and onyx cameo depicts the last reigning monarch of the Tudor dynasty. Can you name this monarch ?

This is the Shield ( Dhal ) of King Maharana Sangram Singh II. Which of the erstwhile Rajputana states did he belong to ?

This photograph shows the aftermath of the Great Indian Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence. When did this major event take place ?