The familiar buildings of Mumbai blend the modern with the colonial remnants of great architectural styles. Many buildings, structures and historical monuments you know are a story in design. This quiz explores the motifs and legends behind all those.
P.S. You know all these buildings. So take good guesses!
1. In the better-known premises of which institution, which was to move to the Bandra-Kurla complex, will you find this sculpture of a monkey (shown above)? Look carefully at what it is holding.
2. Words of Anthony de Mello to Governor of Bombay, 1935: "Would you prefer to accept from sportsmen money for your Government, or immortality for yourself?" What building resulted because he chose immortality?
3. Seeking to flee the Muslim conquerors, seven Christian Visigoth bishops embarked with their flocks on ships and set sail westwards into the Atlantic Ocean, eventually landing on this mythical island. Which island on Cumbala Hill?
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