Round 9: Tossup 20

The Palace of Assembly in this country features a hyperbolic tower designed by Iannis Xenakis. Buildings that comprise a Capitol Complex in this country were designed to reflect the “five points of architecture.” Most of Edwin Lutyens’ non-UK buildings (15[1])are in this country, including a ceremonial arched war memorial called this country’s namesake Gate. A series of Open Hand Monuments were built for a (*) planned city in this country whose design was based on the concept of a “Radiant City.” Le Corbusier was commissioned to design a city in this country, where a white (-5[1])mausoleum is topped by an onion-shaped dome. (10[1])For 10 points, name this country home to the Taj Mahal. (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: India [or Republic of India or Bharatiya Ganarajya]
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