In which state or UT is Aga Khan Palace, which is closely linked to the Indian freedom movement, located?

Correct option is C

The Aga Khan Palace, located in Pune, Maharashtra, is a significant landmark linked to the Indian freedom movement. Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders were imprisoned here during the Quit India Movement.

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1. Built in 1892 by Sultan Aga Khan III.
2. Served as a refuge for famine-stricken people during the 1890s.
3. Declared a national monument in 2003.
4. Houses a museum with photographs and personal belongings of Gandhi.
5. Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai passed away here during their imprisonment.
6. The palace is a UNESCO tentative site.

Additional Knowledge

• (a) Bihar: Houses monuments like the Mahabodhi Temple.
• (b) West Bengal: Known for the Victoria Memorial and Indian Museum.
• (c) Maharashtra: Correct answer; Aga Khan Palace is in Pune.
• (d) Delhi: Known for monuments like the Red Fort and India Gate.