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Historical Monuments of India

Class 3

🎯 Learning Objectives

📖 Let Us Begin!

Have you ever seen a very old and beautiful building? India has many such buildings that were built hundreds of years ago by kings, queens, and emperors. These old buildings are called historical monuments. They tell us stories about the people who lived long ago.

Famous Monuments of India

MonumentLocationBuilt ByInteresting Fact
Taj MahalAgra, Uttar PradeshEmperor Shah JahanBuilt in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Made of white marble. One of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Red Fort (Lal Qila)DelhiEmperor Shah JahanMade of red sandstone. The Prime Minister hoists the flag here on Independence Day.
Qutub MinarDelhiQutub-ud-din AibakTallest brick minaret in the world (73 metres). Built over 800 years ago.
India GateDelhiBritish GovernmentA war memorial for Indian soldiers who died in World War I. An eternal flame burns here.
Gateway of IndiaMumbai, MaharashtraBritish GovernmentBuilt to welcome King George V. Overlooks the Arabian Sea.
Hawa MahalJaipur, RajasthanMaharaja Sawai Pratap SinghHas 953 small windows! Called the "Palace of Winds."
Konark Sun TempleOdishaKing Narasimhadeva IShaped like a giant chariot with stone wheels. Dedicated to the Sun God.

📝 Key Words

WordMeaning
MonumentA building or structure of historical importance
HeritageThings passed down from the past that we value and protect
UNESCO World Heritage SiteA place recognised by the United Nations as very important for the whole world
EmperorA ruler of a large kingdom or empire
MarbleA smooth, shiny stone used in building (the Taj Mahal is made of it)
SandstoneA type of reddish-brown stone (the Red Fort is made of it)
⭐ Key Points to Remember

✏️ Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks:
1. The Taj Mahal is located in .
2. The Red Fort is made of red .
3. Qutub Minar is metres tall.
4. Hawa Mahal has small windows.
5. The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor .
B. Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which monument is one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
(a) Red Fort(b) Taj Mahal(c) India Gate(d) Qutub Minar
2. Where is the Gateway of India located?
(a) Delhi(b) Kolkata(c) Mumbai(d) Jaipur
3. Konark Sun Temple is shaped like a:
(a) Boat(b) Chariot(c) Elephant(d) Flower
D. Short Answer Questions:
1. Why should we protect historical monuments?
2. Name two monuments built by Emperor Shah Jahan.
🎨 Think and Do -- Fun Activity

Monument Detective: Have you visited any historical monument? Draw a picture of your favourite monument and write 2-3 sentences about it. If you have not visited one, choose any monument from this lesson.

Monument name:

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EVS / History -- Class 3

Topic: Historical Monuments of India
Name: ____________________________Class: 3Date: ________________
Learning Objectives
Let Us Begin!

Have you ever seen a very old and beautiful building? India has many such buildings that were built hundreds of years ago by kings, queens, and emperors. These old buildings are called historical monuments. They tell us stories about the people who lived long ago.

Famous Monuments of India
MonumentLocationBuilt ByInteresting Fact
Taj MahalAgra, Uttar PradeshEmperor Shah JahanBuilt in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Made of white marble. One of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Red Fort (Lal Qila)DelhiEmperor Shah JahanMade of red sandstone. The Prime Minister hoists the flag here on Independence Day.
Qutub MinarDelhiQutub-ud-din AibakTallest brick minaret in the world (73 metres). Built over 800 years ago.
India GateDelhiBritish GovernmentA war memorial for Indian soldiers who died in World War I. An eternal flame burns here.
Gateway of IndiaMumbai, MaharashtraBritish GovernmentBuilt to welcome King George V. Overlooks the Arabian Sea.
Hawa MahalJaipur, RajasthanMaharaja Sawai Pratap SinghHas 953 small windows! Called the "Palace of Winds."
Konark Sun TempleOdishaKing Narasimhadeva IShaped like a giant chariot with stone wheels. Dedicated to the Sun God.
Key Words and Meanings
WordMeaning
MonumentA building or structure of historical importance
HeritageThings passed down from the past that we value and protect
UNESCO World Heritage SiteA place recognised by the United Nations as very important for the whole world
EmperorA ruler of a large kingdom or empire
MarbleA smooth, shiny stone used in building (the Taj Mahal is made of it)
SandstoneA type of reddish-brown stone (the Red Fort is made of it)
Why Should We Protect Monuments?

Monuments are like history books made of stone. They teach us about the art, culture, and skills of people who lived long ago. If we damage them, we lose a part of our history forever. That is why the government has laws to protect these buildings. We should never write on walls or throw litter near monuments.

EVS / History -- Class 3 (continued)

Topic: Historical Monuments -- Practice
Key Points to Remember
Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The Taj Mahal is located in .
  2. The Red Fort is made of red .
  3. Qutub Minar is metres tall.
  4. Hawa Mahal has small windows.
  5. The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor .

B. Multiple Choice Questions:

  1. Which monument is one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
    (a) Red Fort(b) Taj Mahal(c) India Gate(d) Qutub Minar
  2. Where is the Gateway of India located?
    (a) Delhi(b) Kolkata(c) Mumbai(d) Jaipur
  3. Konark Sun Temple is shaped like a:
    (a) Boat(b) Chariot(c) Elephant(d) Flower

C. Match the Monument with its City:

MonumentCity
Taj Mahal
Hawa Mahal
Red Fort
Gateway of India

(Mumbai, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur)

D. Short Answer Questions:

  1. Why should we protect historical monuments?
  2. Name two monuments built by Emperor Shah Jahan.
Think and Do -- Fun Activity

Monument Detective: Have you visited any historical monument? Draw a picture of your favourite monument and write 2-3 sentences about it. If you have not visited one, choose any monument from this lesson.

Monument name: