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5735ba07dc94161900571f56 | Kathmandu | The ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City have been influenced over the centuries by Hindu and Buddhist religious practices... | When did the Kathmandu valley monuments receive WHS status? | {
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5735ba6ee853931400426aed | Kathmandu | The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur); the earli... | Where is a Durban Square located that is not preserved? | {
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5735ba6ee853931400426aee | Kathmandu | The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur); the earli... | What is the oldest dynasty to be represented with buildings in Kathmandu's Durbar Square? | {
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5735ba6ee853931400426aef | Kathmandu | The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur); the earli... | How many temples are present in Kathmandu's Durbar Square? | {
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5735ba6ee853931400426af0 | Kathmandu | The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur); the earli... | When did a notable earthquake occur that damaged Kathmandu's Durbar Square? | {
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5735ba6ee853931400426af1 | Kathmandu | The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur); the earli... | How many kingdoms have buildings present in the Durbar Square of Kathmandu? | {
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5735bb2adc94161900571f65 | Kathmandu | Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian countries. In Nepal th... | What is Durga called in Nepali? | {
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"Taleju"
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421
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5735bb2adc94161900571f66 | Kathmandu | Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian countries. In Nepal th... | How long is Kumari believed to incarnate Taleju? | {
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"until she menstruates"
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456
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5735bb2adc94161900571f67 | Kathmandu | Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian countries. In Nepal th... | Who was the Royal Kumari as of late 2008? | {
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"Matina Shakya"
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675
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5735bb2adc94161900571f68 | Kathmandu | Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian countries. In Nepal th... | What type of government did Nepal have after the monarchy? | {
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737
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5735bb89e853931400426af7 | Kathmandu | The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until Nepal was secula... | When was the Pashupatinath Temple built? | {
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5735bb89e853931400426af8 | Kathmandu | The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until Nepal was secula... | What faith does the Pashupatinath Temple serve? | {
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49
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5735bb89e853931400426af9 | Kathmandu | The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until Nepal was secula... | What is another name for Pashupati? | {
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"Lord Shiva"
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75
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5735bb89e853931400426afa | Kathmandu | The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until Nepal was secula... | Prior to the secularization of Nepal, who was the country's national god? | {
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"Lord Pashupatinath"
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278
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5735bb89e853931400426afb | Kathmandu | The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until Nepal was secula... | Who damaged the Pashupatinath Temple in the 14th century? | {
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"Mughal invaders"
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386
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5735bca5dc94161900571f77 | Kathmandu | Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla king Yaksha Malla.... | What people make up the majority of Pashupatinath followers? | {
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35
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5735bca5dc94161900571f78 | Kathmandu | Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla king Yaksha Malla.... | In what part of India do the Pashupatinath priests originate? | {
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5735bca5dc94161900571f79 | Kathmandu | Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla king Yaksha Malla.... | What dynasty did Yaksha Malla belong to? | {
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5735bca5dc94161900571f7a | Kathmandu | Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla king Yaksha Malla.... | Who supposedly encouraged the usage of Karnataka Brahmin priests at Pashupatinath Temple? | {
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"Adi Shankaracharya"
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387
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5735bca5dc94161900571f7b | Kathmandu | Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla king Yaksha Malla.... | What is another term for Bharatam? | {
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450
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5735bd01dc94161900571f81 | Kathmandu | The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (7 mi) from the cen... | To what religion is Boudhanath holy? | {
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"Buddhist"
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109
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5735bd01dc94161900571f82 | Kathmandu | The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (7 mi) from the cen... | What do the Newars call Boudhanath? | {
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"Khāsti"
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214
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} | 1 |
5735bd01dc94161900571f83 | Kathmandu | The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (7 mi) from the cen... | What is Boudhanath called in Nepali? | {
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238
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} | 1 |
5735bd01dc94161900571f84 | Kathmandu | The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (7 mi) from the cen... | How far is Boudhanath from Kathmandu in miles? | {
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302
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5735bd01dc94161900571f85 | Kathmandu | The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (7 mi) from the cen... | When did UNESCO make Boudhanath a World Heritage Site? | {
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498
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5735be65e853931400426b15 | Kathmandu | The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the goddess of smallpox. E... | Who is pictured on the stupa's base? | {
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"Dhyani Buddha Amitabha"
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54
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5735be65e853931400426b16 | Kathmandu | The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the goddess of smallpox. E... | What is Ajima the deity of? | {
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"smallpox"
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309
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} | 1 |
5735be65e853931400426b17 | Kathmandu | The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the goddess of smallpox. E... | What are gompas? | {
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"monasteries"
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5735be65e853931400426b18 | Kathmandu | The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the goddess of smallpox. E... | Visitors from what faith routinely visit the stupa? | {
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"Tibetan Buddhist"
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354
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} | 1 |
5735be65e853931400426b19 | Kathmandu | The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the goddess of smallpox. E... | What mantra is engraved on the stupa's prayer wheels? | {
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"om mani padme hum"
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193
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5735bed6dc94161900571f8b | Kathmandu | Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; above the dome, there is a cubic structure with the eyes o... | In what part of Kathmandu is Swayambhu located? | {
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52
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5735bed6dc94161900571f8c | Kathmandu | Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; above the dome, there is a cubic structure with the eyes o... | What faith does Swayambhu belong to? | {
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"Buddhist"
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15
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} | 1 |
5735bed6dc94161900571f8d | Kathmandu | Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; above the dome, there is a cubic structure with the eyes o... | Other than Buddhists, who worships at Swayambhu? | {
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212
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} | 1 |
5735bed6dc94161900571f8e | Kathmandu | Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; above the dome, there is a cubic structure with the eyes o... | In how many directions does the Buddha of Swayambhu look? | {
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344
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5735bed6dc94161900571f8f | Kathmandu | Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; above the dome, there is a cubic structure with the eyes o... | In Swayambhu, what is present in the small area above the tiers? | {
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588
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5735bf26e853931400426b28 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu valley is described as "an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures", which are made of wood, stone, metal, and terracotta, and found in profusion in temples, shrines, stupas, gompas, chaityasm and palaces. The art objects are also seen in street corners, lanes, private courtyards and in open ground. Mos... | Kathmandu valley contains art made of metal, terracotta, wood and what other substance? | {
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"stone"
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109
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5735bf26e853931400426b29 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu valley is described as "an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures", which are made of wood, stone, metal, and terracotta, and found in profusion in temples, shrines, stupas, gompas, chaityasm and palaces. The art objects are also seen in street corners, lanes, private courtyards and in open ground. Mos... | What is the most typical type of art in the Kathmandu valley? | {
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"icons"
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344
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} | 1 |
5735bf26e853931400426b2a | Kathmandu | Kathmandu valley is described as "an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures", which are made of wood, stone, metal, and terracotta, and found in profusion in temples, shrines, stupas, gompas, chaityasm and palaces. The art objects are also seen in street corners, lanes, private courtyards and in open ground. Mos... | In what year could Nepal be said to have been discovered by the outside world? | {
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527
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5735bf8cdc94161900571f95 | Kathmandu | The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd century BC, apart from the Hindu gods and goddesses, ... | What types of deities are Bhavani and Durga? | {
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"Mother Goddesses"
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94
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5735bf8cdc94161900571f96 | Kathmandu | The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd century BC, apart from the Hindu gods and goddesses, ... | What is Sri-Lakshmi a deity of? | {
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"wealth"
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237
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5735bf8cdc94161900571f97 | Kathmandu | The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd century BC, apart from the Hindu gods and goddesses, ... | By tradition, what notable figure came to Nepal 250 years before the birth of Christ? | {
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"Ashoka"
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380
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5735bf8cdc94161900571f98 | Kathmandu | The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd century BC, apart from the Hindu gods and goddesses, ... | When did the Licchavi period end? | {
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598
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5735bf8cdc94161900571f99 | Kathmandu | The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd century BC, apart from the Hindu gods and goddesses, ... | What is another name for the Licchavi period? | {
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573
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5735c028e853931400426b35 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhhism. These are amply reflected in the many temples, shrines, stupas, monasteries, and p... | Along with the National Museum of Nepal, what notable Nepalese museum is present in Kathmandu? | {
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"Natural History Museum of Nepal"
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107
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} | 1 |
5735c028e853931400426b36 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhhism. These are amply reflected in the many temples, shrines, stupas, monasteries, and p... | From what time period are the oldest artifacts in Kathmandu museums? | {
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"5th century"
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658
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} | 1 |
5735c028e853931400426b37 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhhism. These are amply reflected in the many temples, shrines, stupas, monasteries, and p... | Along with Buddhism, what religion has had a significant influence on Nepal? | {
"text": [
"Hinduism"
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"answer_start": [
214
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} | 1 |
5735c028e853931400426b38 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhhism. These are amply reflected in the many temples, shrines, stupas, monasteries, and p... | What Kathmandu valley area was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO? | {
"text": [
"Monument Zones"
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"answer_start": [
353
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} | 1 |
5735c028e853931400426b39 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhhism. These are amply reflected in the many temples, shrines, stupas, monasteries, and p... | How many Monument Zones are present in the Kathmandu valley? | {
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334
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} | 1 |
5735c081e853931400426b3f | Kathmandu | The National Museum is located in the western part of Kathmandu, near the Swayambhunath stupa in an historical building. This building was constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the country, housing an extensive collection of weapons, art and antiquities of hi... | In what area of Kathmandu is the National Museum? | {
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"western"
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38
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5735c081e853931400426b40 | Kathmandu | The National Museum is located in the western part of Kathmandu, near the Swayambhunath stupa in an historical building. This building was constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the country, housing an extensive collection of weapons, art and antiquities of hi... | What stupa is close to the National Museum? | {
"text": [
"Swayambhunath"
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74
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} | 1 |
5735c081e853931400426b41 | Kathmandu | The National Museum is located in the western part of Kathmandu, near the Swayambhunath stupa in an historical building. This building was constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the country, housing an extensive collection of weapons, art and antiquities of hi... | Who built the building that contains the National Museum? | {
"text": [
"Bhimsen Thapa"
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188
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} | 1 |
5735c081e853931400426b42 | Kathmandu | The National Museum is located in the western part of Kathmandu, near the Swayambhunath stupa in an historical building. This building was constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the country, housing an extensive collection of weapons, art and antiquities of hi... | When was the National Museum founded? | {
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"1928"
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382
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} | 1 |
5735c081e853931400426b43 | Kathmandu | The National Museum is located in the western part of Kathmandu, near the Swayambhunath stupa in an historical building. This building was constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the country, housing an extensive collection of weapons, art and antiquities of hi... | What does Chhauni Silkhana mean? | {
"text": [
"the stone house of arms and ammunition"
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505
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} | 1 |
5735c0d8e853931400426b49 | Kathmandu | The Tribhuvan Museum contains artifacts related to the King Tribhuvan (1906–1955). It has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings, letters and papers, memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of Royal family members. The Mahendra Museum is dedicated to... | When did Tribhuvan die? | {
"text": [
"1955"
],
"answer_start": [
76
]
} | 1 |
5735c0d8e853931400426b4a | Kathmandu | The Tribhuvan Museum contains artifacts related to the King Tribhuvan (1906–1955). It has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings, letters and papers, memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of Royal family members. The Mahendra Museum is dedicated to... | What was the birth year of King Mahendra? | {
"text": [
"1920"
],
"answer_start": [
345
]
} | 1 |
5735c0d8e853931400426b4b | Kathmandu | The Tribhuvan Museum contains artifacts related to the King Tribhuvan (1906–1955). It has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings, letters and papers, memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of Royal family members. The Mahendra Museum is dedicated to... | How many museums are in the Hanumandhoka Palace? | {
"text": [
"three"
],
"answer_start": [
656
]
} | 1 |
5735c0d8e853931400426b4c | Kathmandu | The Tribhuvan Museum contains artifacts related to the King Tribhuvan (1906–1955). It has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings, letters and papers, memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of Royal family members. The Mahendra Museum is dedicated to... | Who was the penultimate king of Nepal? | {
"text": [
"Birendra"
],
"answer_start": [
803
]
} | 1 |
5735c0d8e853931400426b4d | Kathmandu | The Tribhuvan Museum contains artifacts related to the King Tribhuvan (1906–1955). It has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings, letters and papers, memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of Royal family members. The Mahendra Museum is dedicated to... | During what era was the Hanumandhoka Palace constructed? | {
"text": [
"medieval"
],
"answer_start": [
608
]
} | 1 |
5735c1dedc94161900571fba | Kathmandu | The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. "Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the preci... | Where in Kathmandu is Narayanhity Palace Museum located? | {
"text": [
"north-central"
],
"answer_start": [
65
]
} | 1 |
5735c1dedc94161900571fbb | Kathmandu | The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. "Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the preci... | In what year was Narayanhity constructed? | {
"text": [
"1970"
],
"answer_start": [
415
]
} | 1 |
5735c1dedc94161900571fbc | Kathmandu | The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. "Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the preci... | Whose marriage led to the construction of Narayanhity? | {
"text": [
"Birenda Bir Bikram Shah"
],
"answer_start": [
511
]
} | 1 |
5735c1dedc94161900571fbd | Kathmandu | The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. "Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the preci... | How many acres is the Narayanhity Palace? | {
"text": [
"74"
],
"answer_start": [
696
]
} | 1 |
5735c1dedc94161900571fbe | Kathmandu | The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. "Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the preci... | What god is Narayana? | {
"text": [
"Vishnu"
],
"answer_start": [
162
]
} | 1 |
5735c26adc94161900571fc4 | Kathmandu | The Taragaon Museum presents the modern history of the Kathmandu Valley. It seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the Kathmandu Valley, documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century. The actual ... | What is the Taragaon Museum dedicated to? | {
"text": [
"modern history of the Kathmandu Valley"
],
"answer_start": [
33
]
} | 1 |
5735c26adc94161900571fc5 | Kathmandu | The Taragaon Museum presents the modern history of the Kathmandu Valley. It seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the Kathmandu Valley, documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century. The actual ... | Who is the designer of the Taragaon Museum? | {
"text": [
"Carl Pruscha"
],
"answer_start": [
457
]
} | 1 |
5735c26adc94161900571fc6 | Kathmandu | The Taragaon Museum presents the modern history of the Kathmandu Valley. It seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the Kathmandu Valley, documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century. The actual ... | In what year was the Taragaon Museum built? | {
"text": [
"1971"
],
"answer_start": [
539
]
} | 1 |
5735c26adc94161900571fc7 | Kathmandu | The Taragaon Museum presents the modern history of the Kathmandu Valley. It seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the Kathmandu Valley, documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century. The actual ... | What stupa is located close to the Taragaon Museum? | {
"text": [
"Boudhnath"
],
"answer_start": [
812
]
} | 1 |
5735c26adc94161900571fc8 | Kathmandu | The Taragaon Museum presents the modern history of the Kathmandu Valley. It seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the Kathmandu Valley, documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century. The actual ... | What was the Taragaon Museum prior to being a museum? | {
"text": [
"hostel"
],
"answer_start": [
606
]
} | 1 |
5735c2e7dc94161900571fce | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is a center for art in Nepal, displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists. Patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts. Art in Kathmandu is vibrant, demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art, derived from a g... | Contemporary Kathmandu art combines traditional influences with what type of art? | {
"text": [
"modern"
],
"answer_start": [
292
]
} | 1 |
5735c2e7dc94161900571fcf | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is a center for art in Nepal, displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists. Patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts. Art in Kathmandu is vibrant, demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art, derived from a g... | How many types are Nepali works of art typically divided into? | {
"text": [
"two"
],
"answer_start": [
411
]
} | 1 |
5735c2e7dc94161900571fd0 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is a center for art in Nepal, displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists. Patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts. Art in Kathmandu is vibrant, demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art, derived from a g... | What do the Tibetans call traditional idealistic paintings? | {
"text": [
"Thangkas"
],
"answer_start": [
519
]
} | 1 |
5735c2e7dc94161900571fd1 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is a center for art in Nepal, displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists. Patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts. Art in Kathmandu is vibrant, demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art, derived from a g... | What UK charity works on behalf of Kathmandu art? | {
"text": [
"Kathmandu Contemporary Art Centre"
],
"answer_start": [
846
]
} | 1 |
5735c2e7dc94161900571fd2 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is a center for art in Nepal, displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists. Patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts. Art in Kathmandu is vibrant, demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art, derived from a g... | What do the Nepalese call Thangkas? | {
"text": [
"Paubhas"
],
"answer_start": [
467
]
} | 1 |
5735c37cdc94161900571fe2 | Kathmandu | The Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery, located inside the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds, hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors, and regularly organizes exhibitions. It also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art. Also of note is the Moti Azima Gallery, located in a three storied build... | Where can one find the Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery? | {
"text": [
"Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds"
],
"answer_start": [
57
]
} | 1 |
5735c37cdc94161900571fe3 | Kathmandu | The Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery, located inside the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds, hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors, and regularly organizes exhibitions. It also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art. Also of note is the Moti Azima Gallery, located in a three storied build... | The Moti Azima Gallery contains objects that might be found in a Nepalese house of what time period? | {
"text": [
"medieval"
],
"answer_start": [
445
]
} | 1 |
5735c37cdc94161900571fe4 | Kathmandu | The Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery, located inside the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds, hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors, and regularly organizes exhibitions. It also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art. Also of note is the Moti Azima Gallery, located in a three storied build... | What art gallery is located close to the Durbarmarg Royal Palace? | {
"text": [
"J"
],
"answer_start": [
520
]
} | 1 |
5735c37cdc94161900571fe5 | Kathmandu | The Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery, located inside the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds, hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors, and regularly organizes exhibitions. It also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art. Also of note is the Moti Azima Gallery, located in a three storied build... | Where can the Nepal Art Council Gallery be found? | {
"text": [
"Babar Mahal"
],
"answer_start": [
723
]
} | 1 |
5735c37cdc94161900571fe6 | Kathmandu | The Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery, located inside the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds, hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors, and regularly organizes exhibitions. It also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art. Also of note is the Moti Azima Gallery, located in a three storied build... | In which of Nepal's art galleries can one take an art class? | {
"text": [
"Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery"
],
"answer_start": [
4
]
} | 1 |
5735c3d0dc94161900571fec | Kathmandu | The National Library of Nepal is located in Patan. It is the largest library in the country with more than 70,000 books. English, Nepali, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Nepal Bhasa books are found here. The library is in possession of rare scholarly books in Sanskrit and English dating from the 17th century AD. Kathmandu also co... | How many volumes are contained in Nepal's National Library? | {
"text": [
"70,000"
],
"answer_start": [
107
]
} | 1 |
5735c3d0dc94161900571fed | Kathmandu | The National Library of Nepal is located in Patan. It is the largest library in the country with more than 70,000 books. English, Nepali, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Nepal Bhasa books are found here. The library is in possession of rare scholarly books in Sanskrit and English dating from the 17th century AD. Kathmandu also co... | Along with Hindi, Sanskrit, Nepali and English, the National Library contains books in what language? | {
"text": [
"Nepal Bhasa"
],
"answer_start": [
159
]
} | 1 |
5735c3d0dc94161900571fee | Kathmandu | The National Library of Nepal is located in Patan. It is the largest library in the country with more than 70,000 books. English, Nepali, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Nepal Bhasa books are found here. The library is in possession of rare scholarly books in Sanskrit and English dating from the 17th century AD. Kathmandu also co... | What government department is located in the same building as the Kaiser Library? | {
"text": [
"Ministry of Education"
],
"answer_start": [
402
]
} | 1 |
5735c3d0dc94161900571fef | Kathmandu | The National Library of Nepal is located in Patan. It is the largest library in the country with more than 70,000 books. English, Nepali, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Nepal Bhasa books are found here. The library is in possession of rare scholarly books in Sanskrit and English dating from the 17th century AD. Kathmandu also co... | How many volumes does the Kaiser Library contain? | {
"text": [
"45,000"
],
"answer_start": [
460
]
} | 1 |
5735c3d0dc94161900571ff0 | Kathmandu | The National Library of Nepal is located in Patan. It is the largest library in the country with more than 70,000 books. English, Nepali, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Nepal Bhasa books are found here. The library is in possession of rare scholarly books in Sanskrit and English dating from the 17th century AD. Kathmandu also co... | Who did the Kaiser Library's books previously belong to? | {
"text": [
"Kaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana"
],
"answer_start": [
514
]
} | 1 |
5735c421dc94161900571ffb | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is home to Nepali cinema and theaters. The city contains several theaters, including the National Dance Theatre in Kanti Path, the Ganga Theatre, the Himalayan Theatre and the Aarohan Theater Group founded in 1982. The M. Art Theater is based in the city. The Gurukul School of Theatre organizes the Kathmandu ... | Where can the National Dance Theatre be found in Kathmandu? | {
"text": [
"Kanti Path"
],
"answer_start": [
125
]
} | 1 |
5735c421dc94161900571ffc | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is home to Nepali cinema and theaters. The city contains several theaters, including the National Dance Theatre in Kanti Path, the Ganga Theatre, the Himalayan Theatre and the Aarohan Theater Group founded in 1982. The M. Art Theater is based in the city. The Gurukul School of Theatre organizes the Kathmandu ... | What year saw the beginning of the Aarohan Theater Group? | {
"text": [
"1982"
],
"answer_start": [
219
]
} | 1 |
5735c421dc94161900571ffd | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is home to Nepali cinema and theaters. The city contains several theaters, including the National Dance Theatre in Kanti Path, the Ganga Theatre, the Himalayan Theatre and the Aarohan Theater Group founded in 1982. The M. Art Theater is based in the city. The Gurukul School of Theatre organizes the Kathmandu ... | What gathering is the work of the Gurukul School of Theatre? | {
"text": [
"Kathmandu International Theater Festival"
],
"answer_start": [
310
]
} | 1 |
5735c421dc94161900571ffe | Kathmandu | Kathmandu is home to Nepali cinema and theaters. The city contains several theaters, including the National Dance Theatre in Kanti Path, the Ganga Theatre, the Himalayan Theatre and the Aarohan Theater Group founded in 1982. The M. Art Theater is based in the city. The Gurukul School of Theatre organizes the Kathmandu ... | Who constructed the theater in Hanumandhoka Durbar Square? | {
"text": [
"Durbar Conservation and Promotion Committee"
],
"answer_start": [
481
]
} | 1 |
5735c47ae853931400426b63 | Kathmandu | Most of the cuisines found in Kathmandu are non-vegetarian. However, the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon, and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city. Consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places. Buff (meat of water buffalo) is very common. There is a strong tradition... | What meat is very rarely eaten in Kathmandu? | {
"text": [
"beef"
],
"answer_start": [
189
]
} | 1 |
5735c47ae853931400426b64 | Kathmandu | Most of the cuisines found in Kathmandu are non-vegetarian. However, the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon, and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city. Consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places. Buff (meat of water buffalo) is very common. There is a strong tradition... | What animal does buff come from? | {
"text": [
"water buffalo"
],
"answer_start": [
262
]
} | 1 |
5735c47ae853931400426b65 | Kathmandu | Most of the cuisines found in Kathmandu are non-vegetarian. However, the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon, and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city. Consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places. Buff (meat of water buffalo) is very common. There is a strong tradition... | What people are particularly known for eating buff? | {
"text": [
"Newars"
],
"answer_start": [
372
]
} | 1 |
5735c47ae853931400426b66 | Kathmandu | Most of the cuisines found in Kathmandu are non-vegetarian. However, the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon, and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city. Consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places. Buff (meat of water buffalo) is very common. There is a strong tradition... | What cuisine notably makes use of pork? | {
"text": [
"Kirat"
],
"answer_start": [
518
]
} | 1 |
5735c47ae853931400426b67 | Kathmandu | Most of the cuisines found in Kathmandu are non-vegetarian. However, the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon, and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city. Consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places. Buff (meat of water buffalo) is very common. There is a strong tradition... | What do Kathmandu residents typically eat for breakfast? | {
"text": [
"Momo or Chowmein"
],
"answer_start": [
870
]
} | 1 |
5735c50be853931400426b6d | Kathmandu | Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. The growth of tourism in... | How many restaurants in the western style were present in Kathmandu circa 1955? | {
"text": [
"one"
],
"answer_start": [
19
]
} | 1 |
5735c50be853931400426b6e | Kathmandu | Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. The growth of tourism in... | What chain restaurants are present in Kathmandu? | {
"text": [
"Pizza Hut and KFC"
],
"answer_start": [
718
]
} | 1 |
5735c50be853931400426b6f | Kathmandu | Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. The growth of tourism in... | How is the egg in American chop suey prepared? | {
"text": [
"fried"
],
"answer_start": [
513
]
} | 1 |
5735c50be853931400426b70 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. The growth of tourism in... | Along with locals and tourists, who eats at Kathmandu's restaurants? | {
"text": [
"expatriates"
],
"answer_start": [
269
]
} | 1 |
5735c50be853931400426b71 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. The growth of tourism in... | Along with Nepali, Indian and Chinese cuisines, what cuisine has been a focus of Kathmandu restaurants? | {
"text": [
"Tibetan"
],
"answer_start": [
144
]
} | 1 |
5735c7d26c16ec1900b927af | Kathmandu | Kathmandu has a larger proportion of tea drinkers than coffee drinkers. Tea is widely served but is extremely weak by western standards. It is richer and contains tea leaves boiled with milk, sugar and spices. Alcohol is widely drunk, and there are numerous local variants of alcoholic beverages. Drinking and driving is... | What beverage is consumed by more people in Kathmandu, coffee or tea? | {
"text": [
"tea"
],
"answer_start": [
37
]
} | 1 |
5735c7d26c16ec1900b927b0 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu has a larger proportion of tea drinkers than coffee drinkers. Tea is widely served but is extremely weak by western standards. It is richer and contains tea leaves boiled with milk, sugar and spices. Alcohol is widely drunk, and there are numerous local variants of alcoholic beverages. Drinking and driving is... | How might a western traveler find the tea served in Kathmandu? | {
"text": [
"extremely weak"
],
"answer_start": [
100
]
} | 1 |
5735c7d26c16ec1900b927b1 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu has a larger proportion of tea drinkers than coffee drinkers. Tea is widely served but is extremely weak by western standards. It is richer and contains tea leaves boiled with milk, sugar and spices. Alcohol is widely drunk, and there are numerous local variants of alcoholic beverages. Drinking and driving is... | What is used to make thwon? | {
"text": [
"rice"
],
"answer_start": [
411
]
} | 1 |
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