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Historical Monuments of the Mughal Empire

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Which Mughal emperor commissioned the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a new palace for the Mughal court.

The Taj Mahal, one of the most famous Mughal monuments, was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.

  1. Mumtaz Mahal

  2. Nur Jahan

  3. Jahanara Begum

  4. Roshanara Begum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631.

The Fatehpur Sikri complex, located near Agra, was built by Akbar as his new capital city.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar as his new capital city in the 16th century.

The Buland Darwaza, located in Fatehpur Sikri, is the highest gateway in India.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in India, standing at a height of 54 meters.

The Jama Masjid in Delhi was built by Shah Jahan as the largest mosque in India.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jama Masjid was built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century and is the largest mosque in India.

The Mughal Gardens in Srinagar, Kashmir, were laid out by Emperor Jahangir.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mughal Gardens in Srinagar were laid out by Emperor Jahangir in the 17th century.

The Agra Fort, located in Agra, was built by Akbar as a military fortress.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Agra Fort was built by Akbar in the 16th century as a military fortress.

The Lahore Fort, located in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by Akbar as a military fortress.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lahore Fort was built by Akbar in the 16th century as a military fortress.

The Qutb Minar, located in Delhi, was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak as a victory tower.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Qutb Minar was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in the 13th century as a victory tower.

The Humayun's Tomb, located in Delhi, was built by Akbar as a mausoleum for his father, Humayun.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Humayun's Tomb was built by Akbar in the 16th century as a mausoleum for his father, Humayun.

The Golconda Fort, located in Hyderabad, was built by the Qutb Shahi dynasty as a military fortress.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golconda Fort was built by the Qutb Shahi dynasty in the 16th century as a military fortress.

The Charminar, located in Hyderabad, was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah as a monument to mark the founding of Hyderabad.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Charminar was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in the 16th century as a monument to mark the founding of Hyderabad.

The Bijapur Fort, located in Bijapur, Karnataka, was built by the Adil Shahi dynasty as a military fortress.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bijapur Fort was built by the Adil Shahi dynasty in the 16th century as a military fortress.

The Gol Gumbaz, located in Bijapur, Karnataka, is the largest dome in India.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gol Gumbaz is the largest dome in India, with a diameter of 44 meters.

The Badshahi Mosque, located in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by Aurangzeb as the largest mosque in the world.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Badshahi Mosque was built by Aurangzeb in the 17th century as the largest mosque in the world.

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