SSC CGL Tier-II practice question
Which UP city is historically known as the 'Athens of the East' for its cultural refinement under the Nawabs?
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Correct answer: (B) Lucknow
Lucknow, under the Nawabs of Awadh, was known for its refined culture, earning the title 'Athens of the East'.
हिंदी में प्रश्न
नवाबों के अधीन सांस्कृतिक परिष्कार के लिए किस उत्तर प्रदेश शहर को ऐतिहासिक रूप से 'पूर्व का एथेंस' कहा जाता है?
उत्तर जाँचने के लिए किसी विकल्प पर टैप करें।
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सही उत्तर: (B) लखनऊ
अवध के नवाबों के अधीन लखनऊ अपनी परिष्कृत संस्कृति के लिए जाना जाता था, जिसे 'पूर्व का एथेंस' कहा गया।
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