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National founders and independence-hero memorials

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Angel of Independence

The Angel of Independence (Ángel de la Independencia) is a victory column on Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma, inaugurated in 1910 for the centenary of Mexican independence.

Mazar-e-Quaid

Mazar-e-Quaid (Jinnah Mausoleum, National Mausoleum) is the Karachi tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, designed by Yahya Merchant, built 1960-1970, inaugurated 15 January 1971, managed by QMMB on a 131.71-acre site.

Rizal Monument

The Rizal Monument is a national monument in Manila's Rizal Park serving as the tomb of José Rizal, designed by Richard Kissling and unveiled in 1913.

Rizal Shrine (Calamba)

Rizal Shrine (Calamba), or Museo ni Jose Rizal Calamba, is the NHCP-run Level I National Shrine reconstructing Jose Rizal's 1861 birthplace in Calamba, Laguna; rebuilt 1948-1950 under Juan F. Nakpil with schoolchildren's funds, inaugurated June 19, 1950.

Sabarmati Ashram (સાબરમતી આશ્રમ)

Sabarmati Ashram (સાબરમતી આશ્રમ), also called Gandhi Ashram or Satyagraha Ashram, is Mahatma Gandhi's former riverside residence in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, home 1917–1930 and departure point of the 1930 Dandi Salt March, now a museum and archive undergoing a Rs 1,200 crore redevelopment.

Statue of Unity

The Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat, is the world's tallest statue at 182 m, depicting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel; designed by Ram V. Sutar, built by Larsen & Toubro with Arup, inaugurated 31 October 2018.